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Herman C. Beyle Papers

An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives


Finding aid created by: Emily Banach
Date: 2021



Biography

Herman C. Beyle (1892-1956) was a professor of political science at Syracuse University. He was well known for his ability as a public opinion surveyor and political science measurement researcher.

Beyle was born in Borden, Indiana and received his bachelor's degree from Central College in Iowa in 1912. Beyle then went on to receive his master's degree at the University of Chicago in 1916. He was drafted into the United States Army at the onset of World War I and served as a second lieutenant in the 6th Field Battalion Signal Corps, though he never ended up going overseas. At the end of the war, Beyle returned to the University of Chicago and was awarded his PhD in 1926. He taught at Fargo College, Oberlin College, DePauw University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Minnesota before coming to teach at Syracuse University in 1928. Beyle also did contract work for the New York State Board of Regents and the Federal Housing Administration while working at Syracuse University. He wrote extensively on the use of propaganda, public opinion, and using measurement in political science. Beyle was a professor at Syracuse University for 28 years.


Scope and Content Note

The Herman C. Beyle Papers contains writings composed by Beyle during his time as a professor at Syracuse University. There are articles from political science journals, a report from the City of Syracuse he contributed to, a book on governance, and a manuscript for "An Introduction to Measurement in Political Science," which was considered for publication by Syracuse University Press but not actually published. There are edits and annotations in the manuscript made by his sons, Thad and Noel Beyle, who were also political scientists.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions:

Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.

Use Restrictions:

Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.


Related Material

The University Archives holds a clippings file and a portrait file on Herman C. Beyle.


Selected Search Terms

Names

Beyle, Herman C.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Political science.
Public administration.
College teachers.
Higher education.

Types of Material

Annual reports.
Articles.
Books.
Manuscripts (documents)

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Herman C. Beyle Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

Processing Information

The materials were placed in acid-free folders and boxes.


Table of Contents

Papers


Inventory