Register of the George D. Stoddard miscellaneous papers

Finding aid prepared by Elena S. Danielson.

Hoover Institution Library and Archives

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Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003

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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

CORRESPONDENCE FILE 1946-1970

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence of George D. Stoddard, arranged alphabetically by correspondent

box 1

General

box 1

Abe, Mikishi 1946

box 1

Akatsuka, Yasuo 1969-1970

box 1

Benton, William 1946/1967

box 1

Edwards, J. Dixon 1950

box 1

Japan. Ministry of the Imperial Household 1946-1950

box 1

Mead, Margaret 1946

box 1

Mitsuzumi, Keizo 1950

box 1

Nabara, Shigeru 1946-1951

box 1

Nugent, D. R. 1946-1950

box 1

Tanabe, Stefan 1946-1950

box 1

Time 1946

box 1

Waring, Ethel B. 1947

SPEECHES AND WRITINGS, /1980 1946-1952

Scope and Contents note

Drafts and printed copies of speeches, articles, memoranda, and an autobiographical excerpt by George D. Stoddard, arranged alphabetically by title

box 1

"Are We Re-Educating the Germans and the Japanese?" (with Ernest Colwell and Edward D'Arms), Round Table, transcript of radio broadcast, 28. Printed copies 1946 July

box 1

"The Education Mission to Japan: A Summary," Association of American Colleges Bulletin, Typescript and printed copies 1946 October.

box 1

"MacArthur and the U.S. Education Mission to Japan," National Parent-Teacher, Typescript and printed copies 1946 September.

box 1

Memorandum, re Japan at the end of World War II, Typescript n.d.

box 1

Memorandum, re conference with General MacArthur, 20. Typescript 1946 March

box 1

"Mission to Japan," speech, Phi Delta Kappa, University of Illinois, 7. Typescripts 1946 August

box 1

"A Note on Japanese Education," 22. Typescript 1946 June

box 1

"The Pursuit of Education: An Autobiography," excerpt, Typescript (photocopy) ca. 1980.

box 1

"Reflections on Japanese Education," The Phi Delta Kappan, Typescript and printed copies 1946 October.

box 1

Review of Elizabeth Vining, Windows for the Crown Prince, in The Horn Book Magazine, Printed copies 1952 August.

SUBJECT FILE 1945-1967

Scope and Contents note

Notes, correspondence, reports, and printed articles, arranged alphabetically by subject

box 1

Germany - Education

Japan

box 1

General

box 1

Book donations 1947

box 1

Christian University

box 1

Constitution

Education

box 1

1945-1949

box 1

1950-1959

box 2

1960-1967

box 2

Souvenir booklets

box 2

Writing system

box 2

Miscellaneous

Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)

box 2

General

box 2

Education in Japan, 15 1946 February

box 2

Education in Japan, I 1948 May

box 2

Education in Japan, II 1948 May

box 2

Post-War Developments in Japanese Education, I 1952 April

box 3

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

United States Education Mission to Japan 1946

General

Correspondence

Memorabilia

Memoranda

Personnel

Press notices

Report of the United States Education Mission to Japan

Preliminary material

Mimeographed copies

Printed copies

Press copies

United States Education Mission (Second) to Japan 1950

Vining, Elizabeth Gray, tutor to the Crown Prince of Japan

Photographs

envelope A

57 prints depicting the U.S. Education Mission to Japan undated

album fB

2 albums (and a few loose sheets) of prints depicting G. Stoddard and others in Japan and Korea 1940-1950

box 4

Material not yet described

box 5

Material not yet described

box 6

Material not yet described

box 7

Material not yet described