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Title: J. Herbert Furth papers
Date (inclusive): 1923-1995
Collection Number: 96032
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In English and German
Physical Description:
23 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box
(8.0 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Speeches and writings, correspondence, and printed matter, relating to economic theory, and especially to laissez-faire economics
and associated concepts of liberty.
Creator:
Furth, J. Herbert (Joseph Herbert), 1899-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1996.
[Identification of item], J. Herbert Furth papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
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
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Friedrich A. von Hayek Papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives; Gottfried Haberler Papers, Hoover Insitution Archives
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Free enterprise
Economics
Liberty
Economists