Robert Staughton Lynd and Helen Merrell Lynd papers
Contributors: Lynd, Helen Merrell, 1896-1982
Language: eng
Number of pages: 4000
Subjects: Correspondence; Sociology; Sarah Lawrence College; Internal security; Academic freedom; Social Science Research Council (U.S.); Social sciences; Universities and colleges; Columbia University
Description: Correspondence, writings and lectures, notes, research materials, student papers, and miscellaneous biographical and genealogical material chiefly relating to the Lynds' sociological research and writings, especially their "Middletown: A Study in Contemporary American Culture" (1929).  Other topics include academic and educational affairs at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, national security questions and academic freedom, and the Social Science Research Council.  Correspondents include Crane Brinton, Sigmund Diamond, Erik Erikson, Robert K. Merton, David Riesman, and Lynd (Lynn) family members.
Notes: Open to research.

Microfilm edition available, no. 18,297.

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Gift, Helen Merrell Lynd, 1969.

Sociologist and educator.  Married Helen Merrell, also a sociologist.

Collection material in English.

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