The
Great Depression and World War II
June 21-June 27, 2009
Director: David
Kennedy, The Donald J. McLachlan
Professor of History
Stanford
University
Professor David Kennedy examines the experience
of the American people in the Great Depression and World
War II. Lecture topics include the origins and impact
of the Great Depression; the nature and legacy of the
New Deal; the military and diplomatic dimensions of
American participation in World War II; and the war's
impact on American society. Special attention will be
given to the historical debate about the Depression’s
causes; America and the Holocaust; the wartime internment
of Japanese-Americans; and the use of atomic bombs against
Japan.
Please find below important information regarding
The Great Depression and World War II Summer Seminar.
READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of
the seminar. Readings MAY include:
- Kennedy, David M. Freedom From Fear: The American
People in Depression and War, 1929-1945. New
York: Oxford University Press, 1999.
- Course Reader
TRAVEL
The Stanford campus is located between San Francisco
and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley. It's 8,180
acres reach from the rural foothills of the Santa Cruz
Mountains to the bustling Stanford Shopping Center in
Palo Alto.
Stanford is roughly equidistant from the San Jose and
San Francisco airports. There are many shuttle companies
providing transportation from both, and taxis serve
the Stanford campus as well. You can also reach the
University Avenue Station in Palo Alto via the Cal
Train. To do this take the #65 bus from San Jose
Airport to Santa Clara Station, or the SFO Cal Train
Shuttle from San Francisco Airport to Millbrae.
Stanford
University provides detailed driving instructions,
as well as further advice on public transportation and
the University's own shuttle system, Marguerite.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Workshop participants will be housed in on-campus dormitories.
Participants will be provided with bedding and towels
only. Please note that participants should plan to bring
alarm clocks, hangers, iron, shampoo, hair dryers, kitchen
utensils, etc. Every room is equipped with an internet
connection, but cables are not provided. Participants
will have access to computer clusters, but many choose
to bring laptops. Studio buildings have a lounge on
the first floor with a television and VCR.
MEALS
Meals will be served cafeteria-style in campus dining
halls, spaces shared by other programs. All meals will
be paid for by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American
History.
TEMPERATURE AND
CLOTHING
In June the temperatures range from the 50s in the evening
to the 60s and 70s during the day. Since it is difficult
to predict the weather, pack articles of clothing that
may be layered to accommodate a range of temperatures.
In case of rain, be sure to pack an umbrella. Dress
is casual during the day. Since you will be doing some
walking, be sure to pack a pair of comfortable walking
shoes and a head covering.
GRADUATE CREDIT
Pittsburg State University
(PSU) is pleased to offer graduate
credit to workshop participants at a tuition fee
of $199 per credit hour. Participants can receive three
graduate credit hours for the duration of the week.
For more information, including cost, please contact
Dr.
Kelly A. Woestman. Please note the enrollment deadline
is June 1, 2009. PSU has national NCATE
accreditation.
If you plan on transferring graduate credits please
ask your higher education institution if it will accept
transfers, especially toward degree programs.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
The Gilder Lehrman Institute will arrange for computer
access and printer services to be available to participants
during the week. Throughout the workshop participants
will have limited access to campus computer labs and
equipment for Internet research, word processing, and
printing. Classrooms located at Stanford will be used
for workshops. These classrooms are equipped with the
technological capabilities to accommodate presenters
using a variety of media.
STIPEND
Participating teachers will receive a stipend of $400
to help cover travel expenses. All participants should
arrive on Sunday before the start of each workshop and
attend all workshop sessions (through Saturday afternoon)
to receive full stipends. Participants who do not complete
the entire seminar will receive a reduced stipend. We
will present stipend checks to participants prior to
departure on Saturday. Stipends are taxable. Reporting
is the responsibility of the participant.
QUESTIONS?
E-mail seminars@gilderlehrman.org
or call 646-366-9666.
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