Collection ID: 4078695 MS#0342

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Dewey, John, 1859-1952
Extent:
1.5 linear feet and 3 manuscript boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Dewey papers and letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Background

Scope and Content:

Series I contains correspondence, manuscripts, and other materials. Series II consists of 151 letters and postcards from John Dewey to Mrs. Corinne C. Frost, dated 1930-1950, largely devoted to philosophical problems.

Acquisition information:

Source of acquisition--Frost, Mrs. Corrine C. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1959. Accession number--M-59.

1 letter (JD to G.H. Howison, 28/4/1898): Source of acquisition--Murphree, Idus L. (via J.D. Bradley), 1991. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--10/03/91. Accession number--M-91-10-03.

Gift of Mrs Corinne C. Frost, 1959.

Custodial history:

See articles by James Gutmann and Mrs. Frost in February 1960 issue of COLUMBIA LIBRARY COLUMNS.

Processing information:

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

1 letter (JD to G.H. Howison, 28/4/1898) Cataloged HR 10/14/91.

Arrangement:

Cataloged.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

PREFERRED CITATION:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Dewey papers and letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027, United States
CONTACT:
(212) 854-5590
rbml@library.columbia.edu