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
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Philosophy
College teachers
Photographs - Names:
- Frost, Corinne C
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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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:
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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:
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6th Floor East Butler Library535 West 114th St.New York, NY 10027, United States
- CONTACT:
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(212) 854-5590rbml@library.columbia.edu