George Harmon Knoles papers, 1926-1994.

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George Harmon Knoles papers, 1926-1994.

Correspondence, memoranda, minutes, lecture notes, syllabi, manuscripts, and other papers pertaining to his academic career at Stanford, Stanford's overseas campuses, particularly those in Japan, the Institute of American History, his publications, and his work with the Associates of the Stanford University Libraries, with some personal papers including correspondence during his service in the Navy in World War II. There is extensive correspondence with other historians and students, including special files for Professors Harold W. Bradley and Rixford K. Snyder. Also included are photograph albums from the Stanford-Tokyo seminars, 1951-1956, and an audio tape of John Dewey speaking on philosophy at Cooper Union, New York, December 7, 1941.

15.5 linear feet.

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The Associates, founded in 1973, was a support organization to the University's libraries. In addition to raising money for library acquisitions, it hosted a number of programs, lectures and workshops that were free and open to the public. The association was disbanded in 2007 when its administrative funding was cut. From the description of Associates of the Stanford University Libraries records, 1969-2007. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 464956005 ...

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Robinson, Edgar Eugene, 1887-1977

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Savelle, Max, 1896-1979

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