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Sumner, William Graham, 1840-1910

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Maurice Rea Davie Papers

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Call Number: MS 1359
Abstract:

The papers consist of correspondence of Maurice Rea Davie, primarily with Albert G. Keller, writings, subject files, and photographs.

Dates: 1914-1975
Found in: Manuscripts and Archives > Maurice Rea Davie Papers

William Graham Sumner papers

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Call Number: MS 291
Abstract: The papers consist of correspondence, writings, notes and research materials, clippings, memorabilia, photographs and financial records of William Graham Sumner, a sociologist, professor at Yale University, and advocate of free trade and the gold standard. The correspondence (over 13,000 items) documents many of Sumner's interests including the Yale College curriculum and economic and political issues. It also includes substantive accounts from friends in the South about Reconstruction, the...
Dates: 1863-1946
Found in: Manuscripts and Archives > William Graham Sumner papers