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E. T. Towne Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: OGLMC-0022

Scope and Contents

The E. T. Towne Papers, 1915-1940, consist of correspondence and essays. The correspondence mainly regards Towne's academic publishing, especially his book Social Problems: A Study of Present-Day Social Conditions, published in three editions (1916, 1924, and 1931). Also included are numerous undated and handwritten essays. Only one, "History of Architecture: A Thesis," is known to be attributed to Towne.

Dates

  • created: 1915-1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

Ezra Thayer Towne (1873-1952) was a professor of economics and political science at the University of North Dakota. He also served as dean of the School of Business from 1924 to 1948.

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Full Extent

0.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

1873-1952; UND Professor and Dean

Source of Acquisition

Unknown

Accruals and Additions

Additional material was transferred from the UND Biographical File; 81-889

Related Publications

Social Problems: A Study of Present-Day Social Conditions by Ezra Thayer Towne. 1916, 1924 and 1931 editions. Call number: HN 57. T7

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Repository Details

Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository

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