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USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Anna Hawley Searles collection of Edwin Diller Starbuck and Herbert L. Searles papers
Creator:
Searles, Herbert L. (Herbert Leon)
Creator:
Starbuck, Edwin Diller
Creator:
Searles, Anna Hawley
Identifier/Call Number: 0284
Identifier/Call Number: /repositories/3/resources/287
Physical Description:
25.92 Linear Feet
40 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1900-1993
Abstract: The collections consist of publications; publications proofs; research notes; correspondence files; lecture notes and course
assignments; receipts and cancelled checks; photograph, half-tone blocks, and transparencies; a scrapbook; and personal artifacts
representing the personal papers and research of Edwin Diller Starbuck (1900 to 1955), Herbert L. Searles (ca. 1924 to 1959),
Anna Hawley Searles (1948 to 1951). Edwin Diller Starbuck (1866-1947) was a prominent teacher of philosophy, psychology, and
education. Dr. Starbuck became associated with USC as professor of philosophy and later professor of psychology until his
retirement in 1943. Herbert Leon Searles (1891-1980) was a professor of philosophy at USC from 1930-1957 and was associate
director of the Institute of Character Education and Research. His wife, Anna Hawley Searles, served at USC as an administrator.
Language of Material:
English.
Edwin Diller Starbuck (1866-1947) was a prominent teacher of philosophy, psychology, and education. Dr. Starbuck became associated
with USC as professor of philosophy and later professor of psychology until his retirement in 1943.
Herbert Leon Searles (1891-1980) was a professor of philosophy at USC from 1930-1957 and was associate director of the Institute
of Character Education and Research.
Anna Hawley Searles (1898-1976) served at USC as an administrator.
The collections consist of publications; publications proofs; research notes; correspondence files; lecture notes and course
assignments; receipts and cancelled checks; photograph, half-tone blocks, and transparencies; a scrapbook; and personal artifacts
representing the personal papers and research of Edwin Diller Starbuck (1900 to 1955), Herbert L. Searles (ca. 1924 to 1959),
Anna Hawley Searles (1948 to 1951).
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All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Department of Special
Collections at specol@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
[Box/folder no. or item name], Anna Hawley Searles collection of Edwin Diller Starbuck and Herbert L. Searles papers, Collection
no. 0284, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
This collection is unprocessed.
Many of the documents bear signs of insect or other damage.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Charts (graphic documents)
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence
Education
Examinations (documents)
Notes
Pamphlets
Philosophy
Postcards
Psychology
Telegrams
Searles, Herbert L. (Herbert Leon) -- Archives
Starbuck, Edwin Diller -- Archives
University of Southern California -- Archives