Felix Adler papers, 1830-1933
27 linear feetGeroid Tanquary Robinson papers, 1915-1965
33 linear feetCorrespondence, manuscripts, notes, documents, subject files, photographs, art works, and printed materials. This collection covers the entire span of his life, although by far the greatest part relates to his activities as a professor from the 1930s to the 1960s. Among the correspondents are many important figures in American Russian studies or Columbia University; there are also many letters from his wife, Clemens T. Robinson, and Lewis Mumford. Manuscripts by Robinson include his "Rural Russia under the Old Regime" lectures, notes, speeches and essays, and also miscellaneous pieces (essays, reviews, poems, stories, plays, etc.) that he wrote while he was an aspiring young journalist and writer in the 1910s and 1920s. Manuscripts by others consist of student theses, papers, books and reports that were given him for review or comment. Subject files deal with such topics as his service in World War I; Columbia University (especially the Libraries and the History Department); and various aspects of academic life and Russian studies. Almost nothing in the collection has any bearing on his government service during World War II; items from the war years concern personal affairs or scholarship. There are photographs of Robinson and his wife; family photographs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries; and Russian scenes. Art works include items by Clemens T. Robinson. Among the printed materials are two books inscribed by Mumford to Robinson.
Herbert Gardiner Lord letters, 1892-1905
1 boxLetters addressed to Lord. Correspondents include Carl Schurz, John Dewey, George Washington Cable, and Josiah Royce.
Historical biographical files, 1800-2022
184.31 linear feetThe materials that comprise the Historical Biographical Files have been collected and added to from a variety of sources over the years by current and previous staff. The files consist of materials related to people who have a connection to the University whether as student, alumni, administrator, faculty, staff, guest lecturer, or honorary degree recipient. Materials generally consist of newspaper and magazine clippings, press releases, programs, ephemera, printed matter, lists, reports, and pamphlets.
Hu Shih Diaries, 1892-1935
6 ReelsInternational Institute of Rural Reconstruction records, 1914-2018
163 linear feetCorrespondence, manuscripts, lectures, notes, diaries, notebooks, reports, financial records, blueprints, photographs, and printed materials of Y.C. James Yen and the IIRR concerned with the development, sharing, and financing innovative methods of teaching, improving agriculture, health and family planning, and education in impoverished villages. Among the cataloged correspondents are: Pearl Buck, William O. Douglas, Nelson Rockefeller, and DeWitt Clinton.
James Graham Phelps Stokes papers, 1779-1960, bulk 1884-1960
38 linear feetCorrespondence, manuscripts, documents, financial records, memorabilia, and printed materials. The papers relate to numerous organizations--social, political, civic, and philanthropic--with which he was associated. Among these organizations are Legal Aid Society; Prison Association of New York; Outdoor Recreation League; Socialist Democratic League and National Party; American Alliance for Labor and Democracy; Constitutional Democracy Association; National Security League; YMCA, etc. Included among the papers are his journals and diaries, 1884-1950. An incomplete set of his letterbooks 1905-1960 and some family papers relating to real estate and financial matters
James McKeen Cattell papers, 1890-1922
0.5 linear feetWith the exception of letters to John Dewey, George Rives, G. Stanley Hall and some original incoming correspondence, the papers of James McKeen Cattell consist of typescript copies of correspondence with Seth Low, Nicholas Murray Butler, and faculty members, dealing with Psychology Dept. matters, professional matters, and Cattell's battle for academic freedom which ended in his dismissal from and subsequent suit against Columbia. Included are typescript copies of University reports, printed court records, and transcripts of correspondence with Cattell's lawyers.
John Dewey papers and letters, 1895-1962, bulk 1930-1950
1.5 linear feetSeries 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.
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- Corliss Lamont papers, 1891-19931
- Felix Adler papers, 1830-19331
- Geroid Tanquary Robinson papers, 1915-19651
- Herbert Gardiner Lord letters, 1892-19051
- Historical biographical files, 1800-20221
- Hu Shih Diaries, 1892-19351
- International Institute of Rural Reconstruction records, 1914-20181
- James Graham Phelps Stokes papers, 1779-1960, bulk 1884-19601
- James McKeen Cattell papers, 1890-19221
- John Dewey papers and letters, 1895-1962, bulk 1930-19501
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- Edman, Irwin, 1896-19546
- Columbia University5
- Mumford, Lewis, 1895-19905
- Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-19474
- Sinclair, Upton, 1878-19684
- Truman, Harry S., 1884-19724
- Beard, Charles A (Charles Austin), 1874-19483
- Buck, Pearl S (Pearl Sydenstricker), 1892-19733
- American literature2
- China -- Description and travel1
- China -- Development -- 20th century1
- China -- Economic conditions1
- China -- History -- 20th century1
- China -- Rural conditions -- 20th century1
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- Latin America -- Economic conditions -- 20th century1
- Philippines -- Rural conditions -- 20th century1