University of Chicago. Society for Social Research. Records 1923-1956

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University of Chicago. Society for Social Research. Records 1923-1956

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The Society for Social Research was established in 1921 as an association of graduate students in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. The records of the Society consist of constitutions, minutes, correspondence, and abstracts of papers from the Society's regular meetings, as well as correspondence, programs, and abstracts from its annual Summer Institute.

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The Society for Social Research was established in 1921 as an association of graduate students in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Unlike the Sociology Club, and earlier group which had admitted students, instructors and others, the Society limited membership to graduate students and those who had "attained professional standards of research." Robert E. Park, a leader in forming the organization, was elected the first president of the Society and played a significant role in definin...

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