Albert Kahn Foundation for the Foreign Travel of American Teachers records, 1905-1938

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Collection context

Creator:
Albert Kahn Foundation for the Foreign Travel of American Teachers
Extent:
5 linear feet (5 record cartons)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection consists of the administrative records of the Albert Kahn Foundation for the Foreign Travel of American Teachers. It includes correspondence and minutes of the Foundation, but also the fellowship applications and fellow's travel reports.

Biographical / historical:

The Albert Kahn Foundation for the Foreign Travel of American Teachers was established in 1911 by Albert Kahn of Paris. The fellowship recipients had to spend a year in travel, familiarizing himself with different peoples, countries and civilizations, and at the conclusion of his travels, make a formal report to the trustees of the Albert Kahn Foundation. However, conditions of travel during and immediately following the World War I precluded appointments from 1915 to 1925. The Board of Trustees, which gave this award, included President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University. William E. Weld, professor of Economics, received the fellowship in 1927.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Terms of access:

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); Albert Kahn Foundation for the Foreign Travel of American Teachers records; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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:
uarchives@columbia.edu