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2015

Geography

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The John Kirtland Wright Papers, John Kirtland Wright Jan 2015

The John Kirtland Wright Papers, John Kirtland Wright

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John Kirtland Wright, 1891-1969, was a former librarian, director, and chronicler of the American Geographical Society. He attended Harvard where his father was Dean of the Graduate School, and received his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees there. After his return from World War I he became librarian of the American Geographical Society. Wright became the Society’s Director in 1938 where he remained until his retirement in 1956. He received an Honorary Degree from Clark University in 1967. Clark University Archives received these papers after his death from his family at the instigation of William A. Koelsch.


The Saul B. Cohen Papers, Saul B. Cohen Jan 2015

The Saul B. Cohen Papers, Saul B. Cohen

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Saul B. Cohen was a Professor of Geography and Director of the Graduate School of Geography from 1965 to 1979. The papers reflect the wide range of his activities during that time. They provide information about his leadership of the Graduate School of Geography and Clark University affairs. Also discussed are his scholarship, participation in the American Geographical Society and the Association of American Geographers, and contributions to programs to improve geographical instruction.


The Papers Of Samuel Van Valkenburg, Samuel Van Valkenburg Jan 2015

The Papers Of Samuel Van Valkenburg, Samuel Van Valkenburg

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Samuel Van Valkenburg was a Professor of Georgraphy and Climatology at Clark University from 1926 to 1976. He also was Director of the Graduate School of Geography. His papers consists of correspondence and tapes of lectures.