Corinne Chisholm Frost papers, 1930-1972 | Offsite Repository

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Collection Overview

Title: Corinne Chisholm Frost papers, 1930-1972

Predominant Dates:1956-1971

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 1017

Primary Creator: Frost, Corinne Chisholm.

Extent: 11.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged chronologically. The collection consists of 11 boxes. It is 6 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 01/05/1984

Subjects: Dewey, John, 1859-1952 -- Correspondence., Dewey, John, 1859-1952 -- Friends and associates., Dewey, John, 1859-1952., Dewey, John, 1859-1952. School and Society., Famous Writers School., Frost, Corinne Chisholm., International Congress of Philosophy., Philosophical theology., Philosophy and science.

Forms of Material: Correspondence., Research notes., Writings.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of Corinne Chisholm Frost's correspondence, fragments of copies of correspondence with philosopher John Dewey, her own writings relating to her own philosophical views, as well as reference materials. Also included are materials produced while Frost attended the Famous Writers School.

Biographical Note

Corinne Chisholm Frost (1886-1971), was a schoolteacher most notable for her correspondence with the philosopher John Dewey. She donated two hundred pieces of correspondence with Dewey to Columbia University. In addition to her intense interests in philosophy and writing, Frost was an active participant in the American Red Cross, the Girl Scout Council, and the Council of Social Agencies. In 1963, she addressed the Thirteenth International Congress of Philosophy in Mexico City.

Subject/Index Terms

Dewey, John, 1859-1952 -- Correspondence.
Dewey, John, 1859-1952 -- Friends and associates.
Dewey, John, 1859-1952.
Dewey, John, 1859-1952. School and Society.
Famous Writers School.
Frost, Corinne Chisholm.
International Congress of Philosophy.
Philosophical theology.
Philosophy and science.

Administrative Information

Repository: Offsite Repository

Alternate Extent Statement: 6 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions. Collection is stored offsite, please contact LaRC staff at least two business days in advance to determine availability of the collection.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Jean C. Bittman and Corinne C. Elliot

Acquisition Method: Gift

Preferred Citation: Corinne Chisholm Frost papers, Manuscripts Collection 1017, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection processed in 2010 by LAC Group

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon in 2010.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, 1934-1958],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1959-1967],
[Box 3: Correspondence, 1968-1972 and undated],
[Box 4: Personal papers, materials on John Dewey],
[Box 5: Writings],
[Box 6: Writings],
[Box 7: Writing fragments and drafts],
[Box 8: Writing fragments and drafts],
[Box 9: Reference materials],
[Box 10: Reference materials],
[Box 11: Famous Writers School],
[All]

Box 4: Personal papers, materials on John Dewey

Folder 1: Personal - Correspondence, 1959-1967
Folder 2: Personal - Biographical Information
Folder 3: Personal - Memorial Book and Sympathy Notes
Folder 4: Personal - Song - "Goodbye, Sweet Day" by Frost
Folder 5: Personal - News Clippings
Folder 6: Personal - Travelers Insurance Company
Folder 7: Personal - Miscellaneous
Folder 8: Copies of Frost Correspondence to John Dewey
Folder 9: Excerpts of Letters from John Dewey
Folder 10: "The Faith of John Dewey"
Folder 11: News Clippings about John Dewey
Folder 12: Notes on Letters to John Dewey
Folder 13: Materials Relating to Frost's Donation of Dewey Letters to Columbia University

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