Papers of Abbott Lawrence Lowell, ca. 1877-1943 (inclusive).

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Papers of Abbott Lawrence Lowell, ca. 1877-1943 (inclusive).

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Contains personal and professional correspondence and miscellaneous subject files reflecting A.L. Lowell's involvement in a range of activities and concerns beyond his duties as president of Harvard. Included are materials relating to both local and national organizations, such as the Boston School Committee, Boston Municipal Research Bureau, League to Enforce Peace, and the World Peace Foundation; with other institutions, such as Lowell Institute and M.I.T. concerning the proposed alliance with Harvard; and Harvard events, including his inauguration as president and the Tercentenary celebration in 1936. Also materials concerning the Sacco and Vanzetti case, 1927-1939; the Lowell-Henry Cabot Lodge debate, 1919; unemployment compensation; and the Child Labor Amendment. Biographical material includes: papers on Lowell's education at Harvard and thesis, 1877; his European travels, and diplomas and certificates. Also manuscripts of lectures for govenment courses taught by Lowell, Faculty of Arts and Sciences minutes, addresses given at Harvard and elsewhere, and articles. Lowell served as President of Harvard University from 1909 to 1933.

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