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Title: R. Freeman Butts papers
Date (inclusive): 1923-2004
Collection Number: 80114
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
399 manuscript boxes, 1 envelope, 16 slide boxes, 1 sound cassette
(168.2 Linear Feet)
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.
Creator:
Butts, R. Freeman (Robert Freeman), 1910-2010
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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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.
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Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1980, with a substantial increment added later.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], R. Freeman Butts papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
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 |
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
International education
Education -- United States
Civics -- Study and teaching