Keith T. Poole Papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Keith T. Poole Papers
Creator: Poole, Keith T.
Inclusive Dates: 1963-2018
Language(s): English
Extent: 3.8 gigabyte(s) 8418 files
Extent: 25 Linear Feet 16 boxes, 4 items, 1 oversized folder
Collection Number: RBRL447
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: Keith T. Poole is a political scientist who developed the Nominal Three-Step Estimation (NOMINATE) in order to analyze political polarization in the United States. Poole's collection contains documents on spatial modeling, voting models, measurement theory, and probability and statistics.

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Keith T. Poole is a political scientist and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia. He received his B.S. in political science from Portland State University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Rochester. Poole developed the Nominal Three-Step Estimation (NOMINATE) with Howard Rosenthal in the 1980s. It is a multidimensional scaling application that is most commonly used to scale members of Congress's voting records. Poole and Rosenthal have used the NOMINATE data to show political polarization over time in the United States. Beginning in 1995, Poole made voting data available to the public on his website, Voteview. Poole has received several awards and recognitions in his career, including induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and receiving the Career Achievement Award from the Society for Political Methodology.

Scope and Content

This collection documents Keith T. Poole's research into political polarization in the United States. It contains documents on voting models, spatial modeling, measurement theory, probability and statistics, economics, as well as Poole's personal correspondence.

Organization and Arrangement

The arrangement of the files follows the original owner's organization.

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Administrative Information

Digital Files

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Preferred Citation

Keith T. Poole Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Copyright

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Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Katherine Green & Jessica Wylie, 2024-03-25.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Series 1. Manuscripts
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1	01	Spatial Voting Models and Categorical Learning, 2000-2004
1	02	[Voting Behaviour], 2004
1	03	[Legislative Roll Call], 2004
1	04	Ascal User's Guide
1	05	Ascal User's Guide
1	06	[Economic Applications]
1	07	Multi-Dimensional Scaling
1	08	Multi-Dimensional Scaling
1	09	Measurement Theory, 2015
1	10	Measurement Theory, 2015
1	11	Measurement Theory, 2015
1	12	Spatial Distance
1	13	Measurement Theory, 2006-2008
1	14	[Poole Measurement Theory], 2007-2008
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2	01	[SPIA Award]
2	02	Fellow of the Society for Political Methodology , 2009
2	03	The Society for Political Methodology, Career Achievement Award , 2016
2	04	[UCSD Appreciation Award]
2	05	Center For Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences , 2003-2004
2	06	Statistical Software Award, 2009
2	07	[Teaching Award], 1997-05-18
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3	01	Realignment of the South, 2014
3	02	C by the Beach, 2014
3	03	C by the Beach, 2009
3	04	C by the Beach, 2009
3	05	Multi Variate Statistics
3	06	Multivariate Statistics , 1986-1991
3	07	Psycometrics Essays, 2005
3	08	EITM/Ideal PT Lecture, 2003-2005
3	09	Sample Logistic Discrimination, 2003-2004
3	10	Empirical Implications of Theoretical, 2003
3	11	Multi Dimensional Scaling , 1998
3	12	PA Railroad Company, 1931
3	13	Binary Data
3	14	Measurement Theory, 2003-2006
3	15	Measurement Theory , 2006
3	16	Data Analysis and Classification
3	17	MD Scaling and Unfolding
3	18	Parametric Bootstrap, 2007
3	19	MD Scaling
3	20	Scaling Programs Bell Labs, 1973
3	21	MultiDimensional Scaling, 2004
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4	01	Legislative Behaviours, 2005
4	02	Pyschometric Sales, 2005
4	03	Pyschometrics, 2002
4	04	WASHU Conference, EITM, 2002-2005
4	05	Spatial Models
4	06	Spatial Modeling
4	07	Voting Models, 1989
4	08	Voting Models, 1986
4	09	Voting Models, 1989
4	10	Voting Models, 1989
4	11	Voting Models
4	12	Political Realignment
4	13	Heart of Atlanta Motel US Katzenbach US McClung
4	14	Youngstown Co v Saywer
4	15	Con Law
4	16	Am Pol Institutes
4	17	Con Law
4	18	Probability and Statistics, 1995-1999
4	19	Intervals, Probability, and Stat
4	20	[Probability and Statistics]
4	21	[Ideological Systems]
4	22	[Legislative Models]
4	23	[Income Inequality], 1998-2002
4	24	Policy Advocacy in Campaign Contributions
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5	01	[Comparative Political & Economic Distribution], 2003-01-01
5	02	[Voter Turnout], 2002-08-01
5	03	[Inequality and Pre-Obama Election], 2007-01-01-2009-03-01
5	04	[Correspondences], 2007-10-01-2008-04-01
5	05	Measurement Theory, 2007-05-01
5	06	JAGS, 2010-11-01-2011-08-01
5	07	[Clippings of Economic Spikes and Partisan Anymosity], 2008-12-01-2009-10-01
5	08	Color Circle Constraints, 2010
5	09	[Multidimensional Coding Scales], 2005-06-01-2005-09-01
5	10	Measurement, 2007
5	11	[Voting Theory], 1998-08-01-2017-12-01
5	12	PS 279
5	13	Political Parties, 2015
5	14	CPS Stuff
5	15	[Income Growth and Democratic Modeling], 2004
5	16	[Polarization Undergrad], 2014
5	17	Polarization Undergrad, 2012
5	18	[Political Parties], 2006-04-01-2007
5	19	Political Parties, 2007
5	20	Political Parties , 2006-04-01-2007
5	21	[Review of 1860]
5	22	Development of the Southern Economy, 2000
5	23	American Political Institions, 2002
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6	01	Brown Political Science Faculty, 2010-2011
6	02	American Railroads, 2002-11-01
6	03	[American Enterprise], 1995
6	04	[American Political Democracy 19th and 20th Century], 2004-11-01
6	05	Constitutions and Commitment: Public Choice in the 17th Century, 2004-11-01
6	06	[Robber Barons and Early American Growth], 2000-04-01
6	07	[Robber Barons and Early American Growth], 2000-04-01
6	08	[Robber Barons and Early American Growth], 2000-04-01
6	09	[Robber Barons and Early American Growth], 2000-04-01
6	10	[Rise of Gates and Jobs], 1999-2000
6	11	[Robber Barons and Early American Growth], 2000-04-01
6	12	[Robber Barons and Early American Growth], 1998-08-01-1998-12-01
6	13	[Robber Barons and Early American Growth]
6	14	[Robber Barons and Early American Growth], 1998-03-01
6	15	Statistical Theorems, 1998-2000
6	16	Entrepreneurs and American Growth, 1997-2000
6	17	[Passenger Tickets], 1999-01-01
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7	01	[Statistical Theorems], 1999-02-01
7	02	[Statistical Theorems], 1991
7	03	Probability and Statistics 1, 1994-1995
7	04	Probability and Statistics 1, 1997-1998
7	05	Probability and Statistics , 1999
7	06	Probability and Statistics 1, 1985-1999
7	07	GSIA Rosters, 1996-2000
7	08	Statistic Exams, 1984-1996
7	09	[Trains and Railways], 1997-09-01-1999-10-01
7	10	[Automobile History], 1999-11-01
7	11	[Economics and Statistics]
7	12	Detailed Files Entered into FEC Database, 2000-10-01
7	13	1990 Census of Population and Housing, 1990
7	14	POLI 100C: Political Parties, 2007-04-01-2008-04-01
7	15	POLI Parties, 2007
7	16	100C Pol Parties, 2008
7	17	Pol Parties, 2008
7	18	[Early American Economy], 2000-05-01
7	19	[Early American Economy], 2000-05-01
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8	01	POLI 100C: Political Parties, 2008-01-01-2008-02-01
8	02	Railway Report
8	03	Economic Trends, 1992-1995
8	04	[Railroad]
8	05	[Slavery in the US]
8	06	[Economic Reports], 2000
8	07	[Political Science Study Guide], 1987
8	08	[Economic Theories]
8	09	[Western World]
8	10	[American Oil Empire]
8	11	[Western World]
8	12	American Political Development, 2004
8	13	[Income Inequality], 1992-1996
8	14	[Income Inequality], 2001
8	15	[Income Inequality], 2000
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9	01	[American Economy and the Employment Challenge]], 2011-03-01
9	02	[Political Parties], 2000-04-01-2012-08-01
9	03	Political Parties
9	04	Elections and Opinions, 1980-1991
9	05	Probability and Statistics 1 , 1985-1998
9	06	[American Political Parties], 2006-01-01
9	07	POLI 100C: Political Parties, 2006-01-01-2006-04-01
9	08	POLI K: Railroads and American Politics, 2006
9	09	[Political Statistical Theorems]
9	10	Political Statistical Theorems , 2003-05-01-2007-04-01
9	11	[Political Statistical Theorems], 2002-11-01-2011-10-01
9	12	Measurement Theory, 2008-04-01-2008-05-01
9	13	Measurement Theory, 2008-04-01-2008-05-01
9	14	Measurement Theory, 2008-04-01
9	15	Measurement Theory, 2003-04-01-2008-05-01
9	16	Measurement Theory, 2006-03-01-2006-05-01
9	17	Measurement Theory, 2001-04-01-2006-05-01
9	18	Measurement Theory, 1996-2003-06-01
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10	01	[Ghost script and Measurement Theory], 2003-02-01-2006-05-01
10	02	POLS 6386 Measurement Theory, 2003-2004
10	03	Unidimensional Scaling, 1990
10	04	[POLS Measurement Theory], 2006-04-01
10	05	Models of Roll-Call Behavior, 1998-2001
10	06	[Spatial Theory and Tree Representations], 2001
10	07	Quantitative Analysis of Qualitative Data, 1998
10	08	[American Entrepreneurs: Carnegie, Rockefeller, Vanderbilt], 1997
10	09	[Vanderbilt and Bill Gates and James Hill], 2000
10	10	[American Entrepreneurs: James Hill and William Gates]
10	11	[Vanderbilt and Rockefeller], 1998
10	12	[Schumpeterian Entrepreneur Lecture Series]
10	13	Aldrich-McKelvey
10	14	Democratic Votes in the House District, 1900-1995
10	15	Income Inequality in the USA, 1913-1998
10	16	[American Entrepreneur Lecture Slides]
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11	01	Estimated Statistics
11	02	The American Political Tradition and the Men Who Made It, 2002-2004
11	03	Early American Politicla Behaviour, 1989-2000
11	04	Property and Freedom, 1999
11	05	45-733 Probability and Statistics Midterm
11	06	45-733 Probability and Statistics Final, 2000
11	07	Poole, Statistics Notes, 1970-1997
11	08	[Probability and Statistics in the Bayesian Metric], 1985-2012
11	09	[Early American Legends]
11	10	In Defense of Political Party Alignment
11	11	Nelder Mead Method, 07-01-2011
11	12	Multivariate Analysis, 2000-2005
11	13	[Party Realignment], 1854-1896
11	14	[Bill Gates' Empire]
11	15	[Andrew Carnegie Business Model]
11	16	A Train in the Street, 10-01-1895
11	17	[Career Advancement Certificates], 2001-2017
11	18	Pol Parties, 2012
11	19	WinBug Journal, 01-01-2003
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12	01	[Letters from Poole's Mother], 1983-1987
12	02	[Letters from Poole's Parents], 1964-1967
12	03	[Letters from Poole's Parents], 1968
12	04	[Letters from Poole's Parents], 1969-1970
12	05	[Letters from Patricia Ross], 1966-1970
12	06	[Letters Between Family and Friends While Serving], 1966-1970
12	07	[Letters from Military Friends], 1965-1969
12	08	[Letters from Michael and Mary Poole], 1963-1969
12	09	[Letters from Michael and Mary Poole], 1968-1986
12	10	[Letters from Aaron Poole and Dennis], 1965-1969
12	11	[Letters from Family and Friends], 1969-1985
12	12	[Letters from Maureen, Edna, Brian Morse], 1966-1986
12	13	[Letters from the Bradstreets], 1967-1969
12	14	[Correspondence While in Vietnam], 1968-1969
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13	01	Binary Choice Data , 1994-2004
13	02	[Bias and News Annotations]
13	03	[Metropolis-Hastings Algorithm and Bayesian Inference]
13	04	Calculations of Quantities of Interest
13	05	[Gradient Alg and Application]
13	06	Bayesian Modeling
13	07	Bayes Beach State
13	08	Bayesian Methods
13	09	Spectral Density and Sampling
13	10	Bayesian Methods and R, 2006-2009
13	11	Psychometric Lab, 1996
13	12	Voting Pattern and Prob Analysis, 1997-2003
13	13	Sample Free Item Analysis, 1977-1982
13	14	Line of Sight
13	15	Bayes, 2000-2006
13	16	Multidimensional Stat, 1976
13	17	Multidimensional Spatial Analysis
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14	01	Measurement Theory, 2003-2008
14	02	Measurement Theory, 2003-02-01-2003-04-01
14	03	Measurement Theory, 2003-04-01
14	04	Interest Groups, 2009
14	05	Polarization in America, 2000
14	06	Bayes, 2000-2009
14	07	Winbug and Measurement Theory and Bayes, 2003-2010
14	08	Tradebook, 2006-2009
14	09	Polarization, 2007
14	10	Polarization in America, 2003
14	11	Voting and Roll Call, 1970-2006
14	12	Congressional Models, 2003-2006
14	13	Income and Polarization
14	14	Education and Skilled Labor
14	15	Education and Skilled Labor, 2003
14	16	R Documentation , 2006
14	17	Bayes, 2006
14	18	Polarization, 2010-2011
14	19	PEW Survey, 2010

 

Series 2. Artifacts
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15	01	New York Central System
15	02	RPR
15	03	Great Northern
15	04	License: RR 709D
15	05	Atlantic Coast Line
15	06	Big Boy
15	07	Model Fast Line
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16	01	Pennsylvania Railroad
16	02	Union Pacific System
16	03	Map of Pennsylvania System
16	04	Great Northern Railroad System
16	05	Career Center Certificate Letter, 2018
16	06	University of Houston Professorship Award
16	07	Map of Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
16	08	Uncle Sam Wants YOU to Ride a Train
16	09	The American Academy of Arts and Sciences
16	10	UGA Career Center Certificate, 2018
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01		[Framed Poster, Idealist Train City]
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02		[Framed Poster, Clouded NYC Train Station]
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03		[Framed Poster] The New 20th Century Limited
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04		[Framed Poster, Train in the Countryside]
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01		[USA Railroad Map]

 

Series 3. Websites

K7MOA Legacy Voteview Website, Captured 2019- Access Online

Website captured using Archive-It. This website was originally established at the Graduate School of Industrial Administration, Carnegie-Mellon University in 1995. The primary purpose of the site is to make available the data that Howard Rosenthal and Keith Poole generated out of their many research projects.