Christine Ladd-Franklin and Fabian Franklin papers, 1900-1939
Collection context
- Creator:
- Ladd-Franklin, Christine, 1847-1930
- Extent:
- 100 boxes (7000 items)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The correspondence, papers, and documents relating to Franklins' work in the fields of psychology and logic. The papers are mainly those of Christine Ladd Franklin. Among the selected autographs are fourteen letters from Henry Holt to Fabian Franklin and four letters from Bertrand Russell to Christine Ladd Franklin.
- Biographical / historical:
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Christine Ladd-Franklin (December 1, 1847 – March 5, 1930), who lectured at Columbia University from 1914 to 1927, was an American psychologist, logician, and mathematician. She was well-known for her method of reducing all syllogisms to a single formula, and for her contributions to knowledge relating to color vision. She was married to Fabian Franklin (1853-1939).
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The following boxes are located off-site: 2-98. 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.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
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- Contact:
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