Maxine Greene Papers, 1960-2010
Collection context
- Creator:
- Greene, Maxine
- Extent:
- 7 Linear Feet 7 record storage cartons
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Papers and VHS and other video and audio materials stemming from Greene's long career as an educational philosopher.
- Biographical / historical:
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Maxine Greene was a professor of philosophy and education and the William F. Russell Professor in the Foundations of Education (emerita) at Teachers College, Columbia University. She died in 2014.
Maxine Greene was at the forefront of educational philosophy for well over half a century as a teacher, a lecturer and author. She was the Founder and Director of the Center for Social Imagination, the Arts and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University where she was on the faculty since 1965. She served as Professor of Philosophy and Education since 1973 and the William F. Russell Professor in the Foundations of Education from 1975 to 1998. Since 1976, she served as the Director of Teachers College-Lincoln Center Project in the Arts and Humanities: "Philosopher in Residence," Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts in Education. From 1966 to 1973, she served as the Editor of the Teachers College Record. From 1962 to 1965, she was an Associate Professor of Education at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Boxes 1-6 can be made available without further review. Box 7 is closed until processed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
All audiovisual formats such as sound recordings, videotapes, and films in boxes 4-6 cannot be viewed until a digital copy is made. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Maxine Greene Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu