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Size | 0.5 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 100 items) |
Abstract | The Horace Williams Philosophical Society was organized in June 1943 by professors Francis Bradshaw and C. P. Russell, University of North Carolina Controller Claude Teague, and Dr. Otho B. Ross of Charlotte, N.C. The objectives of the society were to commemorate and publicize the life and work of Henry Horace Williams (1858-1940), noted University of North Carolina professor of philosophy, 1890-1940. The society published works on Williams's life and philosophy of teaching and invited noted philosophers to address its members at annual meetings held during the University of North Carolina commencement week. Records of the Horace Williams Philosophical Society include correspondence, membership lists, minutes of meetings, and financial records. |
Creator | Horace Williams Philosophical Society. |
Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. University Archives. |
Language | English. |
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The Horace Williams Philosophical Society was organized in June 1943 by professors Francis Bradshaw and C. P. Russell, University of North Carolina Controller Claude Teague, and Dr. Otho B. Ross of Charlotte, N.C. The objectives of the society were to commemorate and publicize the life and work of Henry Horace Williams (1858-1940), noted University of North Carolina professor of philosophy, 1890-1940. The society published works on Williams's life and philosophy of teaching and invited noted philosophers to address its members at annual meetings held during the University of North Carolina commencement week.
Back to TopRecords, 1945-1968, of the Horace Williams Philosophical Society at the University of North Carolina include correspondence, membership lists, minutes of meetings, and financial records.
Back to TopRecords, 1945-1968, of the Horace Williams Philosophical Society at the University of North Carolina include correspondence, membership lists, minutes of meetings, and financial records.
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Folder 1Folder 2 |
Correspondence, Membership Lists, Meetings, 1945-1954 |
Volume 1 |
Membership/Dues Record, 1945-1948(pages 1-37; 50-51) |
Volume 2 |
Membership/Dues Receipt Book, 1947-1950 (19 pp.)(19 pages) |
Volume 3 |
Pamphlet: "Horace Williams: Individualist, Teacher, Philosopher," 1968(collection of articles) |