Papers, [ca. 1897-1927] | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Russell's papers were generated primarily by his activities as Dean of Teachers College, and consist primarily of correspondence. Correspondence relates to the relationship of Teachers College with Columbia University, fund raising, building construction, scholarships and fellowships, and numerous other topics relating to the operation of Teachers College. Some personal and family correspondence is also included. Correspondents include Seth Low, Nicholas Murray Butler, and other Columbia University officials; educational organizations, educational institutions, students, and Teachers College faculty and administrators; and John Dewey, Grace Dodge (founder and trustee of Teachers College), and many others. Manuscripts of articles and speeches, photographs, financial and legal documents, reports, minutes, applications for admission, Teachers College NOTES (weekly notes about events at Teachers College), 1904-1918; and miscellaneous documents are also included. Of note is Russell's correspondence with the Carnegie Corporation about his interest in adult education. Some correspondence, appointment calendars, photographs, and speeches of William F. Russell, Russell's son and successor as Dean of Teachers College, are also included