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Arthur Oncken Lovejoy papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0038

Abstract Arthur Oncken Lovejoy (October 10, 1873 – December 30, 1962) was an American philosopher and intellectual historian, who founded the discipline known as the history of ideas with his book The Great Chain of Being (1936). The papers of Arthur O. Lovejoy span the years 1872 to 1963 and include correspondence, manuscript notes for lectures, notebooks, diaries, newspaper clippings, reports, speeches, photographs, drafts, typescripts, galley proofs, and books owned and...

Dates: 1872-1963; 1872 - 1963

Found in: Special Collections

Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0005

Abstract Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve (October 23, 1831 – January 9, 1924), was a "classicist and Confederate apologist" (David Lupher and Elizabeth Vandiver, "Yankee She-Men and Octoroon Electra: Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve on Slavery, Race, and Abolition," 320), and one of the first faculty members hired at the founding of Johns Hopkins University in 1876. This collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, biographic data, diaries, notes, notebooks, drafts, published and unpublished...

Dates: 1820-1953; Majority of material found in 1847-1924

Found in: Special Collections

Daniel Coit Gilman papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0001

Scope and Contents note The papers document Gilman's wide-ranging interests especially his travels in Europe and work as attaché in St. Petersburg (1854-1855), his years (1855-1858) at Yale, and his presidencies of the University of California (1872-1875) and the Johns Hopkins University (1876-1902)Gilman's correspondence contains a number of letters from prominent, contemporary educators, scientists, politicians, and literary figures. The collection includes a large number of photographs of Gilman's...

Dates: 1773-1942

Found in: Special Collections

Elisabeth Gilman papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0235

Abstract

Elisabeth Gilman was born in New Haven, Connecticut, December 25, 1867. She was the younger daughter of Daniel Coit and Mary (Ketcham) Gilman. Her father was a college professor and the first president of The Johns Hopkins University. The papers consist of correspondence, speeches, writings, diaries, newspaper clippings, printed material, memorabilia, and photographs.

Dates: 1872-1949

Found in: Special Collections

Elizabeth Daum diary

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0162

Abstract

This collection consists of the diary of Elizabeth Daum, which provides an account of Miss Daum's trip to Europe by ocean liner, July to October, 1926. Elizabeth Daum resided in Scranton, PA in 1926. Her travel diary indicates she was an unmarried, young adult who made a trans-Atlantic crossing to Europe in 1926. Other biographical information of Miss Daum has not been found.

Dates: 1926 July 10-October 14

Found in: Special Collections

Erna Magnus papers

Collection — Container: 1

Identifier: MS-0042

Abstract

Erna Magnus was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1896, and was an author and educator in both Germany and the United States. The collection consists of two items: a typescript manuscript of Magnus's study, "Gainfully Employed Women in Chicago," (1943) and a travel diary written in German describing a trip to Germany, July 15-August 28, 1974.

Dates: 1943, 1974

Found in: Special Collections

Gilbert V. Levin papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0620

Abstract A native of Baltimore, Gilbert V. Levin obtained his B.E. in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1947 and his M.S. in Sanitary Engineering in 1948, and received his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering in 1963. He is the founder of Spherix Inc., and the principal investigator of the Mars Viking Mission Labeled Release Experiment. This collection of his papers represents Levin’s professional scientific career, including correspondence with colleagues, the pursuit of over 50...

Dates: 1950-2009

Found in: Special Collections

Harry Fielding Reid papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0367

Abstract

Harry Fielding Reid was professor of geology at Johns Hopkins University and a geologist known for his contributions in the fields of seismology and glaciology. The collection consists of a small group of his professional writings and correspondence, personal items, reprints, and a large selection of photographs and negatives spanning 1894-1944.

Dates: 1894 - 1944

Found in: Special Collections

Hugh L. Dryden papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0147

Abstract

These papers consist of writings, diaries, printed material, photographs, and correspondence relating to NASA administrator and Johns Hopkins University alumnus Hugh L. Dryden's personal and professional life. Also included are his student work, diaries, sermons, awards, and honorary degrees. The overall collection spans from 1908 to 1966.

Dates: 1908-1966

Found in: Special Collections

James Morrison Arnell journal

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0507

Abstract

This collection consists of a Journal of a tour through the middle and southern United States from December 7, 1822 to June 25, 1823. The journal is an account of the first large-scale missionary effort to convert American Jews to Christianity.

Dates: 1822 December 7 - 1823 June 25

Found in: Special Collections

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Arthur Oncken Lovejoy papers

Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve papers

Daniel Coit Gilman papers

Elisabeth Gilman papers

Elizabeth Daum diary

Erna Magnus papers

Gilbert V. Levin papers

Harry Fielding Reid papers

Hugh L. Dryden papers

James Morrison Arnell journal

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