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Kenyon, Cecelia M.

1923–1990

Cecelia M. Kenyon (1923 - January 1990) was an American political scientist. She was a professor at Smith College from 1948 until 1984, where from 1969 onwards she was the Charles N. Clark Professor of Government. Her theses on the American Revolution and the early American federalists emphasized the role of ideology in the creation of the American state and influenced historiography on the early United States. Born 1923 Gainesville, Georgia. Died January 1990 Northampton, Massachusetts. Nationality American. Alma mater Oberlin College Radcliffe College. Scientific career: Fields Political science - Institutions: Smith College