John Elof Boodin Papers, 1890-1950

Summary

Creators:

Boodin, John Elof

Abstract:

John Elof Boodin (1869-1950) was professor of philosophy at Grinnell College (1900-4), University of Kansas (1904-13), Carleton College (1913-28), and UCLA (1928-39). He also served as president of the American Philosophical Association, Western Division (1932-33). The collection includes correspondence, lecture notes, manuscripts, student term papers, printed material, memorabilia, and photographs.

Extent:

49 boxes (24.5 linear ft.) 1 oversize box

Language:

English.

Background

Scope and content:

Boxes 1-50 include correspondence, lecture notes, manuscripts, student term papers, printed material, memorabilia, and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Boodin was born on September 14, 1869 in Pjetteryd, Sweden; AB (1895) and AM (1896), Brown University, and Ph.D, Harvard University, 1899; instructor in philosophy at Brown University, 1896-97; Walker fellow, lecturer at Harvard University, 1899-1900; professor of philosophy at Grinnell College (1900-4), University of Kansas (1904-13), Carleton College (1913-28), and UCLA (1928-39); emeritus professor, UCLA; president, American Philosophical Association, Western Division, 1932-33; publications include Truth and reality (1911), God (1934), and A cosmic philosophy (1947); he died on November 14, 1950.

Physical location:

Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Philosophy teachers--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources.

Names:

University of California, Los Angeles. Dept. of Philosophy--Faculty--Archival resources.
Boodin, John Elof--Archives.

Location of this collection:

UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library

A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library

Box 951575

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US

Contact:

(310) 825-4988

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