Butts (R. Freeman) papers, 1923-2004

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Summary

Title:
R. Freeman Butts papers
Dates:
1923-2004
Creators:
Butts, R. Freeman (Robert Freeman), 1910-2010
Abstract:
Speeches and writings, correspondence, reports, studies, conference papers and proceedings, syllabi, curricular material, clippings, and other printed matter relating to the role of education in society, civic education, education in the United States, and international education.
Extent:
399 manuscript boxes, 1 envelope, 427 35mm slides, 1 sound cassette (168.2 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], R. Freeman Butts papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The R. Freeman Butts collection contains writings, research materials, correspondence, and other materials relating to a prominent American educator. A prolific author, Butts wrote a number of books and contributed numerous articles to professional journals in the field of education. Butts wrote extensively on themes of public education and citizenship; he wrote critically about efforts to privatize education and create charter schools. He also participated in numerous professional organizations, and the collection contains correspondence, minutes of meetings, and reports relating to these activities. Additionally, the collection contains biographical materials, including student papers and photographs.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
2010
Died
1993
Author, In the First Person Singular: The Foundations of Education
1989
Author, The Civic Mission in Educational Reform: Perspectives for the Public and the Profession
1910 May 14
Born, Springfield, Illinois
1931
Awarded bachelor of arts degree, University of Wisconsin
1935
Awarded doctorate, University of Wisconscin
1948-1975
Professor, Teachers College, Columbia University
1973
Author, The Education of the West
1978
Author, Public Education in the United States: From Revolution to Reform
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1980, with a substantial increment added later.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff and David Jacobs
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-06-02 16:11:51.917301

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], R. Freeman Butts 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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