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Stoddard (George D.) miscellaneous papers
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  • Title: George Dinsmore Stoddard miscellaneous papers
    Date (inclusive): 1945-1980
    Collection Number: 81023
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 7 manuscript boxes, 1 album box, 1 envelope, 8 microfilm reels (5.1 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Memoirs, correspondence, speeches and writings, reports, memoranda, clippings, other printed matter, and photographs, relating to the U.S. Education Mission to Japan, and to the subsequent development of Japanese education. Also available on microfilm (4 reels)
    Creator: Stoddard, George D. (George Dinsmore), 1897-1981
    Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

    Access

    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.

    Use

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

    Acquisition Information

    Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1981.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], George Dinsmore Stoddard Miscellaneous Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Alternate Forms Available

    Also available on microfilm (4 reels)

    Biographical Note.

    1897, October 8 Born, Carbondale, Pennsylvania
    1921 A.B., Pennsylvania State College
    1925 Ph.D., University of Iowa
    1926-1928 Assistant Professor, University of Iowa
    1928-1929 Associate Professor, University of Iowa
    1929-1942 Professor, University of Iowa
    1942-1946 Commissioner of Education, the University of the State of New York
    1946 Chairman, United States Education Mission to Japan
    1946-1953 President, University of Illinois
    1956-1960 Dean, New York University, School of Education
    1960-1964 Chancellor, New York University, School of Education
    1964-1967 Distinguished Professor of Education, New York University
    1967-1968 Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Long Island University
    1968-1969 Chancellor, Long Island University

    Scope and Contents

    Memoirs, correspondence, speeches and writings, reports, memoranda, clippings, other printed matter, and photographs, relating to the U.S. Education Mission to Japan, and to the subsequent development of Japanese education.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Education -- Japan
    United States. Education Mission to Japan