Boodin, John Elof

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Boodin was born on Sept. 14, 1869 in Pjetteryd, Sweden; AB (1895) and AM (1896), Brown Univ., and Ph. D, Harvard Univ., 1899; instructor in philosophy at Brown Univ., 1896-97; Walker fellow, lecturer at Harvard Univ., 1899-1900; professor of philosophy at Grinnell College (1900-4), Univ. of Kansas (1904-13), Carleton College (1913-28), and UCLA (1928-39); emeritus professor, UCLA; president, American Philosophical Assn., Western Division, 1932-33; publications include Truth and reality (1911), God (1934), and A cosmic philosophy (1947); he died on Nov. 14, 1950.

From the description of Papers, 1890-1950. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 40977937

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Boodin was born on September 14, 1869 in Pjetteryd, Sweden; AB (1895) and AM (1896), Brown University, and Ph.D, Harvard University, 1899; instructor in philosophy at Brown University, 1896-97; Walker fellow, lecturer at Harvard University, 1899-1900; professor of philosophy at Grinnell College (1900-4), University of Kansas (1904-13), Carleton College (1913-28), and UCLA (1928-39); emeritus professor, UCLA; president, American Philosophical Association, Western Division, 1932-33; publications include Truth and reality (1911), God (1934), and A cosmic philosophy (1947); he died on November 14, 1950.

From the guide to the John Elof Boodin Papers, 1890-1950, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Dept. of Special Collections.)

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creatorOf John Elof Boodin Papers, 1890-1950 University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.
creatorOf Boodin, John Elof. Autograph letter signed John E. Boodin to: Professor Palmer November 2, 1911. Wellesley College
referencedIn William Ernest Hocking papers Houghton Library
creatorOf Boodin, John Elof. Papers, 1890-1950. University of California, Los Angeles
referencedIn Letters to William James from various correspondents and photograph album, 1865-1929. Houghton Library
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Birth 1869-11-14

Death 1950-11-14

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