Lewis Mumford papers
Description
The collection contains the typescripts of four books by Lewis Mumford, "Sticks and Stones" (1924), "Culture of Cities" (1938), "Faith for Living" (1940), and "Arts and Technics (1952), as well as the typescript of a lecture entitled "Ethical Foundations of World Order," delivered as part of a Great Issues course in 1947. A letter relating to his biography of Herman Melville is also included.
Dates
- 1929 - 1952
Creator
- Mumford, Lewis, 1895-1990 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Lewis Mumford (1895-1990), historian and literary critic. The collection contains typescripts of four books by Lewis Mumford, "Sticks and Stones" (1924), "Culture of Cities" (1938), "Faith for Living" (1940), and "Arts and Technics (1952), as well as the typescript of a lecture entitled "Ethical Foundations of World Order," delivered as part of a Great Issues course in 1947. A letter relating to his biography of Herman Melville is also included.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository