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Education--Study and teaching

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Frank Endicott (1904-1990) Papers

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Identifier: 30/7
Abstract In 1935, Frank Endicott joined the faculty of Northwestern University. He served successively as instructor in Education, 1935-37; assistant professor of Education, 1937-48; associate professor of Education, 1948-61; and professor of Education, 1961-72. Endicott was noted especially for Annual Survey of Jobs for College Graduates (known as the "Endicott Report"), which he prepared for Northwestern University from 1945 to 1977. The "Endicott...
Dates: 1929-1981

James Alton James (1864-1962) Papers

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Identifier: 11/3/16/4
Abstract James joined Northwestern University's faculty in 1897 as a professor of history, where he remained until retirement in 1935. James also served as the first Dean of the Graduate School at NU from 1917 – 1931. In addition to his teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels James engaged in historical investigation and writing, particularly about the revolutionary period and the Midwest. The James Alton James Papers are arranged in six main categories: biographical material;...
Dates: 1888-1965

John Robert Lee (1923-1976) Papers

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Identifier: 14/8
Abstract John Robert Lee joined the faculty at Northwestern University in the fall of 1957 as Assistant Professor of Education. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 1961 and Professor in 1965. His major contributions were his development of the Master of Arts Teaching program, his use of simulated war-peace games and case methods in teaching, and his development of new approaches in teaching U.S. history. His papers are arranged in ten main categories: biographical material; correspondence;...
Dates: 1951-1976

B. Claude Mathis (1927-1989) Papers

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Identifier: 14/18
Abstract Byron Claude Mathis joined the Northwestern University faculty as assistant professor of education in 1956 and was promoted to associate professor in 1960. In 1965 he became professor of education and psychology. Mathis was also active as an administrator, serving as assistant dean, then associate dean of the Graduate School. Mathis major general interest was the application of psychology to education. Most of his research dealt with faculty development, especially to improve the quality of...
Dates: 1955-1990

Phi Delta Kappa, Upsilon Chapter Membership Records

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Identifier: 31/6/31
Abstract

Phi Delta Kappa is a professional fraternity for graduates in the field of education. The records are contained in four and one-half archival boxes dating from 1917 to 1952. The series is comprised of applications for membership to the Upsilon chapter. Information cards listing the year of initiation and/or transfer of the applicant to the chapter are commonly found where applications are missing.

Dates: 1917-1952

Lindley J. Stiles (1913-2008) Papers

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Identifier: 14/11
Abstract

Educator Lindley J. Stiles (1913-2008) taught at Northwestern from 1966 until his retirement in 1979. The Lindley J. Stiles Papers fill 47 boxes and span the period 1953-1998. They are arranged in nine series including: biographical and personal materials, general correspondence, reference and research files, speeches, articles and poems, publications, course files, student files, and recommendations.

Dates: 1953 - 1998