Frederick James Eugene Woodbridge papers, 1884-1950

Creator:: Woodbridge, Frederick James Eugene, 1867-1940
Extent:: 4.5 linear feet (9 boxes)
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Manuscripts of essays and course notes taken while a student at Amherst College, 1884-1889, and at Berlin University, 1892-1894. Articles, addresses, essays, lectures, lecture notes and reading notes. Also included are diaries for the years 1936-1940 and correspondence concerning Amherst College, Columbia University, and Woodbridge's stay as a visiting scholar in Berlin, 1931-1932. Among his correspondents are: Frederick S. Allis, Secretary of the Amherst Board of Trustees; Stanley King, President of Amherst; and Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia. Some photographs are also included.
Biographical / historical:: Philosopher. Served on the faculty of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota, 1894-1902, and Columbia University, 1902-1939. His writings cover a broad range of subjects including history, literature, science, religion, and philosophy with emphasis on aesthetics, ethics, and metaphysics.

Acquisition information:

Gift of John Mercedes Randall, 1975.

Bequest of Mrs F.J. Woodbridge, 1984.

Processing information:

Papers Entered in AMC 12/05/90.

Arrangement:

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged. Arranged by material type.

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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:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Frederick James Eugene Woodbridge papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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