George Albert Coe Papers , 1883-1952

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George Albert Coe Papers , 1883-1952

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Correspondence with personal friends reveals Coe'spersonality and character, while correspondence with professional colleaguesgives insight into the development of Coe's thought. Notable correspondentsinclude William Clayton Bower, Emil Brunner, Adelaide Case, Harrison Elliott,and A. J. W. Myers. Writings include articles, essays, and drafts. Printedmaterial includes reviews of Coe's books and committee reports and minutes.George Albert Coe was born in Mendon, New York on March 26, 1862. He receiveddegrees from the University of Rochester and Boston University. He was aprominent author and professor in the fields of psychology of religion,philosophy, and religious education at the University of Southern California,University of Berlin, Northwestern University, Yale University, UnionTheological Seminary, and Columbia University. Coe was chairman of theCommittee on Militarism in Education and Honorary President of the ReligiousEducation Association. Coe died on November 9, 1951.

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