Atwood Townsend Papers 1941-1943

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Atwood Townsend Papers 1941-1943

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In 1941, New York University Professor Atwood H. Townsend surveyed a number of prominent writers, economists, historians, journalist, and commentators on what they believed to be essential reading materials. With the feedback he received, Townsend compiled "Good Reading: A Guide for Serious Readers" as a suggested guideline of important titles for readers among a diversity of fields. The University Archives holds a number of returned questionnaires as well as Townsend's correspondence with participants.

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