John Fiske Papers, 1865-1917

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John Fiske Papers, 1865-1917

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John Fiske (1842-1901) was born Edmund Fisk Green in Hartford, Connecticut. He wrote books on a variety of subjects including: (1879), (1888), and (1902). The collection consists of John Fiske's correspondence with various persons about historical and philosophical writings, as well as letters from various persons to his wife, Abbey (Brooks) Fiske. It also includes Fiske's manuscripts on historical, theological, and philosophical subjects. Darwinism and Other Essays The Critical Period of American History, 1783-1789 Essays Historical and Literary

5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.); 1 oversize box

eng,

University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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Fiske, John

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Biography John Fiske was born Edmund Fisk Green on March 30, 1842 in Hartford, Connecticut attended Betts Academy; graduated from Harvard, 1863; married Abby Morgan Brooks in 1864; lecturer in history beginning 1879; served temporary appointments at Harvard and Washington University (St. Louis); wrote books on a variety of subjects: Darwinism and Other Essays (1879), The Idea of God as Affected by Modern Knowledge (1885), The Critical Period ...