Abstract

Two manuscript versions of the book TOWARD A LIVABLE WORLD: LEO SZILARD AND THE CRUSADE FOR NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL (1987) prepared by Helen S. Hawkins and co-edited with G. Allen Greb and Gertrude Weiss Szilard. The early version (1974-1976) contains a larger volume of documents by Leo Szilard than the later condensed version. The materials follow a chronological sequence which dates from 1945 to 1964. The collection is arranged in one series: 1) TOWARD A LIVABLE WORLD... MANUSCRIPT MATERIALS. Accessions processed in 1996 contain videorecordings and cassette audiorecordings of interviews conducted by Helen Hawkins while at KPBS Public Television in San Diego, California. The materials are arranged in two series: 2) VIDEORECORDINGS and 3) CASSETTE AUDIORECORDINGS.

Biography

Helen S. Hawkins received her doctorate in History from the University of California, San Diego in 1975. Between 1974 and 1975 she was a Research Associate working in the Leo Szilard Papers in the Program in Science, Technology and Public Affairs at UCSD. Hawkins later joined the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation at UCSD. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Hawkins worked in the Humanities Office of KPBS Public Television in San Diego, California.

Scope and Content

Accessions Processed in 1993

This collection contains manuscript materials prepared by Helen Hawkins for the production of the book "Toward a Livable World: Leo Szilard and the Crusade for Nuclear Arms Control" (1987). Helen Hawkins co-edited the work with G. Allen Greb and Gertrude Weiss Szilard. The collection is arranged in one series: "TOWARD A LIVABLE WORLD..." MANUSCRIPT MATERIALS.

The series is organized in two subseries, "NSF Grant Manuscript, 1974-1976" and "IGCC Office Files." The National Science Foundation Grant manuscript was produced in consultation with Gertrude Weiss Szilard and includes a much larger representation of materials from the Leo Szilard Papers (also held by UCSD; see MSS 32) than is included in the published work. The manuscript contains photocopies of documents and explanatory text which follows a chronological sequence. This early version of the manuscript provides a useful introduction to the Leo Szilard Papers.

The files which comprise the second subseries were transferred from UCSD's Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation and represent a revised version of the manuscript. Also included is correspondence between Helen Hawkins and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press.

Accessions Processed in 1996

Helen Hawkins worked in the Humanities Office of KPBS Public Television in San Diego, California in the late 1970s and early 1980s. She conducted numerous interviews for the program VIEWPOINTS, special programs, and conference discussions. Important personalities interviewed include Herbert Marcuse, Herbert York, James Burke, and Gertrude Weiss Szilard. Included are videorecordings and cassette audiorecordings of interviews which Helen Hawkins conducted while at KPBS.

The materials are arranged in two series: 2) VIDEORECORDINGS and 3) CASSETTE AUDIORECORDINGS.

Accessions Processed in 1993

"TOWARD A LIVABLE WORLD..." MANUSCRIPT MATERIALS

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NSF Grant Manuscript, 1974-1976

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1 1 Volume II - List of documents and outline..
1 2 Szilard-Teller television debate transcript, 1960. Corrected by Edward Teller
1 3 Part II - Chapter One - pp.803-928.
1 4 Part II - Chapter One - pp. 929-1030.
1 5 Part II - Chapter Two - pp. 1031-1195.
1 6 Part II - Chapter Three - pp. 1196-1348.
1 7 Part II - Chapter Three - pp. 1349-1449.
1 8 Part II - Chapter Four - pp. 1450-1590.
2 1 Part II - Chapter Five - pp. 1591-1769.
2 2 Part II - Chapter Six - pp. 1770-1902.
2 3 Part II - Chapter Seven - pp. 1903-2093.
2 4 Part II - Chapter Eight - pp. 2094-2165.
2 5 Part III - Chapter One - pp. 2166-2321.
2 6 Part III - Chapter Two - pp. 2322-2367. Economic and social issues.
2 7 Part III - Chapter Three - pp. 2368-2391. Children's stories and other pleasant matters.

IGCC Office Files

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3 1 MIT Press Correspondence, 1976 - 1988. Folders 1 through 3
3 4 Prepared Table of Contents, 1975.
3 5 Bernstein's Introduction, 1985.
3 6 Chapter I, pages 803-1030. Folders 6 through 10
3 11 Chapter II, pages 1031-1195. Folders 11 through 13
3 14 Chapter III, pages 1196-1449. Folders 14 through 18
4 1 Chapter IV, pages 1450-1590. Folders 1 through 3
4 4 Chapter V, pages 1591-1769. Folders 4 through 7
4 8 Chapter VI, pages 1770-1902. Folders 8 through 10
4 11 Chapter VII, pages 1903-2093. Folders 11 through 14
4 15 Chapter 8, pages 2094-2165. Folders 15 and 16
4 17 Part 3, Chapter I, pages 2166-2310. Folders 17 through 19; continued, box 5
5 1 Part 3, Chapter I, pages 2311-2321.
5 2 Part 3, Chapter II, pages 2362-2367.
5 3 Part 3, Chapter III, pages 2368-2391.
5 4 Final Chapter VII (Weart).
5 5 Status and Contents. Folders 5 and 6
5 7 Front Matter -- Discards.
5 8 Weart Discards from July 1976 Manuscript, 1976.
5 9 Gertrude Weiss Szilard (GWS) Table of Contents.
5 10 Gertrude Weiss Szilard (GWS).
5 11 Chapter Typescripts. Folders 11 and 12
5 13 Table of Document Numbers Typescript.
5 14 Gruber, Carol S. "Manhattan Project Maverick". Written in summer, 1983
5 15 Szilard -- Miscellaneous Papers. Folders 15 and 16

VIDEORECORDINGS

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6 1 Burke, James. "Interview/Discussion program". No date.
6 2 Burke, James. "Meet James Burke". 1/29/81.
6 3 California Rights. No date.
6 4 Christo. Special, 12/2/81.
6 5 Johnson, Sonia. Viewpoints, 3/5/82.
6 6 Literacy Controversy. No date.
6 7 Marcuse, Herbert. Viewpoints, 4/25/79.
6 8 Neuman, Justice. Interview, 11/5/79.
7 1 NEWSTHINK - Cults/De-Programming. 10/21/77.
7 2 NEWSTHINK - The Edifice Complex. 2/24/78.
7 3 NEWSTHINK - Immigration. 11/11/77.
7 4 NEWSTHINK - Is Progress for People?. 12/16/77.
7 5 NEWSTHINK - Life or Death. Ca. 1977-1978.
7 6 NEWSTHINK - Press Power. 3/27/77.
7 7 NEWSTHINK - Prop. 13. 6/27/77.
7 8 Sachar, Abram. 10/6/76.
8 1 Sommers, Tish. Viewpoints, 3/2/82.
8 2 Stavenhagen, Rodolfo. Viewpoints, 3/30/79.
9 1 Stoppard, Tom. Special, 11/23/81.
9 2 Technology and Women's Future. Special, 3/26/81.
10 1 York, Herbert. Special on nuclear test ban negotiations, 1/9/80.

CASSETTE AUDIORECORDINGS

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11 1 Abzug, Bella. No date.
11 2 Burbidge, Margaret. VIEWPOINTS, 3/1/82.
11 3 Burke, James. Interview entitled "Meet James Burke," 11/21/80.
11 4 Christo. Interview with Christo regarding his artwork entitled "Running Fence." No date.
11 5 Clark, Ramsey. Interview focuses on human rights. Also includes a telephone interview with Congressman Lionel Van Deerlin conducted by Hawkins on immigration. No date.
11 6 FEEDBACK - Archaeology. Hawkins leads a discussion between archaeologists and land developers, 2/18/81.
11 7 George Sand Conference. Hawkins interviews four participants at the San Diego State University conference. Side 2: Technology and Women's Future Conference. No Date.
11 8 Johnson, Sonia. VIEWPOINT interview with Mormon feminist, 3/5/82.
11 9 Lerner, Max. VIEWPOINTS interview, 5/10/79.
11 10 Marcuse, Herbert. VIEWPOINTS interview, 4/25/79.
11 11 Marcuse, Herbert. Question and answer discussion. No date.
11 12 Marty, Martin. No date.
11 13 Paredes, Raymond. VIEWPOINT interview with UCLA professor of English on Chicano literature. No date.
11 14 Sommers, Tish. VIEWPOINT interview. No date
11 15 Stavenhagen, Rodolfo. VIEWPOINTS interview, 3/30/79.
11 16 Stoppard, Tom. Interview with playwright. No date.
11 17 Szilard, Gertrude Weiss. Interview with widow of Dr. Leo Szilard. No date.
11 18 York, Herbert. Special program interview of York on nuclear test ban treaty negotiations. Side 2: VIEWPOINTS interview with political cartoonist Paul Conrad. No date.



Finding aid generated: 2005-11-09