Philosophy -- Study and teaching
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Grace de Laguna papers
Series
Identifier: BMC-1994-01
Overview
Grace de Laguna was a professor of Philosophy at Bryn Mawr, a past president of the American Philosophical Association, and mother of Frederica de Laguna, the noted anthropologist. This collection consists of Personal Material, Correspondence, Reprints, and Typescripts.
Dates:
1899 - 1969
Found in:
Bryn Mawr College
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Grace de Laguna papers
Theodore de Laguna collection
Collection
Identifier: BMC-1974-16
Overview
Theodore de Laguna (1876-1930) was a professor of philosophy at Bryn Mawr College for 23 years and an author. The Theodore de Laguna collection, dating from 1896 to 1989, contains diverse writings and annotated books by de Laguna. This collection focuses mainly on de Laguna's manuscripts, off prints, and poetry, but also contains original musical arrangements, annotated works by others, and correspondence regarding de Laguna's death in 1930.
Dates:
1896 - 1989; Majority of material found within 1896 - 1930
Found in:
Bryn Mawr College
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Theodore de Laguna collection
Jesse Herman Holmes Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-064
Overview
Jesse Herman Holmes (1864-1942), was a Quaker philosophy professor at Swarthmore College, 1900-1937. Holmes was an active participant in AFSC relief after World War I, travelling to oversee work in reconstruction throughout Europe. Holmes was the president of the National Federation of Religious Liberals and an active member of the Socialist party. Collection contains correspondence, biographical data, writings, and sermons. Also audio cassettes of reminiscences of friends, former students, and...
Dates:
1905-1973
Howard Brinton recordings
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1318
Overview
This collection contains recordings of lecures compiled by Howard Brinton.
Dates:
1968-1969
Douglas V. and Dorothy M. Steere papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1174
Abstract
Douglas and Dorothy Steere were prominent figures of the Quaker movement in the twentieth century, and deeply committed to the causes of peace and spiritual enrichment. This commitment is evident in their involvement with Quaker-led relief work after World War II, Quaker spiritual retreats, international diplomacy, and Dorothy’s work with the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Douglas taught philosophy at several institutions including Haverford College, and published extensively on topics in...
Dates:
1896-2003
