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Alfred North Whitehead collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0282
Abstract

Alfred North Whitehead was an English mathematician and philosopher born on the Isle of Thanet in 1861. The bulk of the collection is formed by correspondence between members of the Whitehead family: Alfred North Whitehead, his wife, Evelyn, their son, T. North and his wife, Margaret dating from the 1920s-1940s.

Dates: 1899-1949; Majority of material found within 1924-1939

George Boas papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0010
Abstract

George Boas (1891 – 1980) was a Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. The collection spans the years from 1920 to 1980, and consists of articles, correspondence, notebooks, reprints, short stories, and speeches.

Dates: 1920-1980

John Dewey collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0017
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of printed articles by John Dewey and reprints from education journals discussing his philosophy of education. Also included are clippings, centenary celebration items, and two photographs of Dewey.

Dates: 1924-1976