Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Paul DeHart Hurd speeches and writings
- Dates:
- 1949-2000
- Creators:
- Hurd, Paul DeHart, 1905-
- Extent:
- 12.5 Linear Feet (25 boxes)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Paul DeHart Hurd speeches and writings (SC1394). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The speeches and writings in this collection relate to science education, primarily in the United States.
- Biographical / historical:
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Paul DeHart Hurd (1905-2001) was professor emeritus in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. Paul began his teaching career as a high school biology teacher, Head of Science Department, and Science Curriculum Director in elementary and secondary schools in Greely, CO (1929-1939). He then moved to the Stanford area and served as biology teacher and Chair of the Science Department at Menlo School and Junior College (1940-1951). He joined the Stanford University School of Education in 1951, became emeritus professor in 1971, and taught courses related to the certification of elementary and secondary school science teachers as well as courses for science education doctoral students; he directed a summer institute for experienced high school chemistry, mathematics and physics teachers.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1981. Transferred to Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, 2018.
- Physical location:
- Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged three business days in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/spc.html.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-02-24 09:31:38 -0800 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.
- Terms of access:
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All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Paul DeHart Hurd speeches and writings (SC1394). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Stanford University Archives, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6064, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022