Bancroft Prize
2 appearances
Arthur S. Link
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Arthur S. Link
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1920-08-08 （New Market, Virginia, United States）
- Died
- 1998-03-26 （Advance, North Carolina, United States） age 77
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Presbyterian (Protestant)
- Residence History
- New Market, Virginia — birthplace → Chapel Hill, North Carolina — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill → Princeton, New Jersey — academic and research base → Evanston, Illinois — Northwestern University (period of employment) → Advance, North Carolina — later life
Career
- Occupations
- Historian, Educator, Editor
- Active Years
- 1945-1992
- Affiliations
- Princeton University, Northwestern University, American Historical Association (AHA), Organization of American Historians, Southern Historical Association, American Philosophical Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Memberships
- American Historical Association (AHA), Organization of American Historians, Southern Historical Association, American Philosophical Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Influenced By
- Fletcher Green (mentor/professor), Woodrow Wilson (subject of study/influence on research focus)
- Influenced
- George McGovern (student), Bill Bradley (student), Subsequent scholars of Woodrow Wilson
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | College | Department of History | B.A. | 1937–1941 | United States |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Graduate School | Department of History | Ph.D. | 1941–1945 | United States |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
College
/ Department of History
Degree:
B.A.
Period:
1937–1941
Year of Graduation:
1941
Country:
United States
Undergraduate degree; later returned for graduate study (Ph.D.).
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Graduate School
/ Department of History
Degree:
Ph.D.
Period:
1941–1945
Year of Graduation:
1945
Country:
United States
Completed doctoral study; began in-depth work on Woodrow Wilson.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Bancroft Prize | The "Wilson" series (notably Volume II, etc.) | — | Columbia University (Bancroft Prize) | 受賞 |
| — | Bancroft Prize | Wilson: The Struggle for Neutrality, 1914–1915 | — | Columbia University (Bancroft Prize) | 受賞 |
| — | Honorary degrees (multiple) | — | — | Multiple universities | 授与（約10件） |
| — | Elected to the American Philosophical Society | — | — | American Philosophical Society | 会員 |
| — | Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | — | — | American Academy of Arts and Sciences | 会員 |
Bancroft Prize
Work:
The "Wilson" series (notably Volume II, etc.)
Organization:
Columbia University (Bancroft Prize)
Result:
受賞
Bancroft Prize
Work:
Wilson: The Struggle for Neutrality, 1914–1915
Organization:
Columbia University (Bancroft Prize)
Result:
受賞
Honorary degrees (multiple)
Organization:
Multiple universities
Result:
授与（約10件）
Elected to the American Philosophical Society
Organization:
American Philosophical Society
Result:
会員
Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Organization:
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Result:
会員
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Wilson: The Road to the White House (Volume I)
1947 Biography / Scholarly 570 pagesFirst volume of a multi-volume biography covering Wilson's rise to the presidency, detailing his early life, education, and southern influences.
Wilson's riseSouthern politicsProgressivism
Wilson: The New Freedom (Volume II)
1956 Biography / Scholarly 504 pagesVolume II examining Wilson's "New Freedom" era, its policies and ideological assessment.
New FreedomPolicy analysisProgressivism comparison
Wilson: The Struggle for Neutrality, 1914–1915 (Volume III)
1960 Biography / Diplomatic history 733 pagesA detailed account of Wilson's neutrality policies and international relations during 1914–1915.
Neutrality policyPre-World War I historyDiplomatic decision-making
Wilson: Confusions and Crises, 1915–1916 (Volume IV)
1964 Biography / Diplomatic history 386 pagesAnalyzes the confusions and crises of Wilson's administration in 1915–1916, discussing the interplay of foreign and domestic politics.
Foreign crisesAdministrationPolicy shifts
Wilson: Campaigns for Progressivism and Peace, 1916–1917 (Volume V)
1965 Biography / Political history 464 pagesCovers 1916–1917, discussing Wilson's campaigns promoting progressivism and peace and related policies.
Electoral strategyPeace advocacyProgressivism
The Papers of Woodrow Wilson (editor, 69 volumes)
1966 Documentary editing / SourcesMajor documentary project compiling Wilson's letters and official papers. Link directed the project and served as the documentary editor for many volumes.
Documentary editingPrimary sources in diplomatic historyAnnotated editions
Woodrow Wilson: Revolution, War, and Peace
1979 Biography / Revised workA revision of earlier judgments that emphasized Wilson's medical deterioration and its political effects; revises and softens some earlier criticisms.
Revisionist interpretationMedical history perspectiveDiplomacy and health
Bibliography
- Wilson (5 volumes)
- The Papers of Woodrow Wilson (editor, 69 volumes)
- Woodrow Wilson and the Progressive Era, 1910–1917
- American Epoch: A History of the United States Since the 1890s
- Wilson the Diplomatist: A Look at His Major Foreign Policies
- Woodrow Wilson: Revolution, War, and Peace
- Progressivism (co-authored)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Scholarly style emphasizing detailed notes and footnotesEmpiricist approach grounded in documentary sourcesRevisionist inclination to reassess previous interpretations
- Recurring Motifs
- Political transformation of Woodrow WilsonThe South's role in Progressivism and its national significanceConnection between leaders' health and foreign policy
Health
-
Lung cancer晩年（1998年に死去）Cause of death; ended his activities in his final year.
Legacy
Recognized as the leading authority on Woodrow Wilson; directed the 69-volume edition of The Papers of Woodrow Wilson, leaving a major scholarly legacy in U.S. diplomatic and Progressive Era studies. Mentor to many students and leader in historical associations.
Academic Societies
- American Historical Association
- Organization of American Historians
- Southern Historical Association
- American Philosophical Society
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Archives
- Princeton University, Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library (Arthur S. Link Papers)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Southern Historical Collection (Link Family Papers)
- Warren Wilson College (Arthur S. Link Archives, partial)
Quotes
-
I've read a lot of history in my life, and I think that aside from St. Paul, Jesus and the great religious prophets, Woodrow Wilson was the most admirable character I've ever encountered in history.
Source: Writings / interview (source unspecified) -
Most of the Hitler and Stalin scholars I know are depressed people.
Source: Statement/interview (source unspecified)
Trivia
- He reportedly worked at the same desk Woodrow Wilson used at Princeton while preparing notes and editions.
- Preferred index cards and a typewriter over computers for organizing research materials.
- Received around 10 honorary degrees and won the Bancroft Prize twice (years vary by source).