John S. Pancake Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1098

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Scope and Contents note

The collection comprises manuscripts, notes, and illustrations related to John S. Pancake’s works, including This Destructive War: The British Campaign in the Carolinas, 1780-1782, 1777: Year of the Hangman, Samuel Smith and the Politics of Business: 1752-1839, and Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. These materials provide insight into Pancake’s research and writing process, featuring drafts, annotations, and visual elements that supported his historical narratives.

Additionally, the collection contains class outlines and notes, reflecting Pancake’s academic endeavors and pedagogical approaches. Correspondence included in the collection offers further context regarding his scholarly collaborations, editorial exchanges, and professional engagements. Together, these materials offer a comprehensive view of Pancake’s contributions to historical scholarship and education.

Dates

Creation: 1951 - 1985

Creator

Pancake, John S. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers are responsible for using the materials in conformance with United States copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright claimants in collection materials. Copyright for official University records is held by The University of Alabama. The library claims only physical ownership of many manuscript collections. Anyone wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of literary property rights or copyrights. Please contact Special Collections (archives@ua.edu) with questions regarding specific manuscript collections. For more information about copyright policy, please visit: https://www.ua.edu/copyright/. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals without the consent of those individuals may have legal implications, for which the University of Alabama assumes no responsibility.

Biographical/Historical note

John S. Pancake was a historian and author specializing in early American history, with a focus on the Revolutionary War and key political figures of the era. His works examine military strategy, political developments, and influential individuals of the period. As a professor of history at The University of Alabama, he contributed to historical scholarship through both his research and teaching.