J. Herbert Furth papers, 1923-1995

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Summary

Creators:
Furth, J. Herbert (Joseph Herbert), 1899-
Abstract:
Speeches and writings, correspondence, and printed matter, relating to economic theory, and especially to laissez-faire economics and associated concepts of liberty.
Extent:
23 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box (8.0 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English and German
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], J. Herbert Furth papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of speeches and writings, correspondence, and printed matter, relating to economic theory, and especially to laissez-faire economics and associated concepts of liberty. The collection is divided into seven sections, including a Biographical File, Academic Career File, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve File, Speeches and Writings, Writings by Others, Correspondence, and Printed Matter.

Biographical / historical:

October 12, 1899: Born in Vienna, Austria

1918-1923: Studied law and social science at University of Vienna; founded Association of Democratic Students with Friedrich A. Hayek.

1938: Immigrated to the United States

1938-1939: Studied at Harvard University as "Special Student"

1939-1943: Professor of Economics, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

1943-1966: Economist and Advisor to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

1943-1966: Lecturer in Economics, American University

1945-1950: Lecturer in Economics, Catholic University

1949: Consultant, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

1960: Visiting Professor of International Finance, International University of Luxembourg

1967-1968: Research Staff, National Bureau of Economic Research

1967-1974: Faculty Associate in Residence, Foreign Service Institute

March 6, 1995: Died, Chevy Chase, Maryland

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1996.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], J. Herbert Furth papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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