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Mabel Winchell papers, 1897-1926

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Letters addressed primarily to Winchell. The letters are mostly from librarians, notably from Charles A. Cutter, inventor of the Cutter library classification system. Some photographs are included.

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Godfrey Dewey papers, 1887-1977, bulk 1926-1977

72.5 linear feet
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Correspondence, published and unpublished writings, printed pamphlets, and miscellaneous documents dating largely from approximately the 1920s until Dewey's death in 1977. These concern the Phonemic Spelling Council, and Dewey's other work in spelling reform; teaching; Emerson College; Dewey decimal classification; the Lake Placid Club and the Olympic Winter Games, ca. 1930s-1970s; and childhood, education, and family matters. His wills, 1944-1974, and obituaries are included. Also, memorabilia including books from his library and a phonetic typewriter.

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Melvil Dewey papers, 1870-1931

68.5 linear feet
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The professional and personal correspondence, papers, and pamphlet collection of Melvil Dewey, relating to libraries, the American Library Association, library classification, the Lake Placid Club, Columbia College, the New York State Library, and spelling reform. Included are notes for and a typescript of Grosvenor Dawe's biography of Dewey.

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