Myrtle McGraw collection of John Dewey correspondence, 1928-1942.

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Myrtle McGraw collection of John Dewey correspondence, 1928-1942.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/301577905

Myrtle McGraw was a friend and correspondent of John Dewey's who maintained a close professional and personal relationship with him until his death. This collection consists of materials saved by McGraw during the time that she knew Dewey including 101 letters, five post cards and one telegram from John Dewey (JD) to McGraw, as well as a script Dewey wrote for McGraw's wedding, which he officiated in 1936. Other items in the collection include a 1928 letter from Dewey to Helen Parkhurst on McGraw's behalf, and two items sent to McGraw by other correspondents.

1.00 boxes.

Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7283787

Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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McGraw, Myrtle B. (Myrtle Byram), 1899-

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Dewey, John, 1859-1952

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John Dewey was born on October 20, 1859 in Burlington, Vermont and graduated in 1879 from The University of Vermont. After graduation Dewey taught high school and published in the Journal of Speculative Philosophy. In 1884 Dewey resumed his studies and earned a Ph. D. from John Hopkins University. Although he taught and remained primarily at Columbia University, he also taught or lectured at the University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of California, Imp...

Parkhurst, Helen, 1887-1973

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