GB 0103 MS ADD 326 - Keeling Papers

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GB 0103 MS ADD 326

Title

Keeling Papers

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  • Created 1930-1979 (Creation)

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5 folders

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Biographical history

Keeling was a member of staff of the Philosophy Department at University College London from 1927 to 1954.

Archival history

GB 0103 MS ADD 326 Created 1930-1979 Collection (fonds) 5 folders Keeling , Stanley Victor , 1894-1979 , philosopher

Keeling was a member of staff of the Philosophy Department at University College London from 1927 to 1954.

Given by Mr Edward Senior, Keeling's executor, in September and October 1987 and August 1988. Some papers transferred from the Philosophy Department in 1993.

Papers, including personal and professional correspondence; a heavily annotated copy of A.J.Ayer's 'Thinking and Meaning'; proof copy of J.E.McTaggart's 'Philosophical Studies'; Keeling's work on time and other reviews and articles; reviews of Keeling's own works; draft and proof articles for 'Encyclopaedia Britannica' and related correspondence; Keeling's birth and death certificates and documents relating to his will; 2 letters from Bertrand Russell (photocopies); a photocopy of details of Keeling's imprisonment as a conscientious objector in the First World War.

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English

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  1999  Ayer , Sir , Alfred Jules , 1910-1989 , Knight , philosopher Book reviews Conscientious objection Encyclopaedia Britannica International conflicts Keeling , Stanley Victor , 1894-1979 , philosopher Literary criticism Literature McTaggart , John McTaggart Ellis , 1866-1925 , philosopher Pacifism Philosophy Political doctrines Russell , Bertrand Arthur William , 1872-1970 , 3rd Earl Russell , philosopher and social reformer x Russell , 3rd Earl Time University College London , Department of Philosophy War World War One (1914-1918) World wars (events) Wars (events)

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Given by Mr Edward Senior, Keeling's executor, in September and October 1987 and August 1988. Some papers transferred from the Philosophy Department in 1993.

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Papers, including personal and professional correspondence; a heavily annotated copy of A.J.Ayer's 'Thinking and Meaning'; proof copy of J.E.McTaggart's 'Philosophical Studies'; Keeling's work on time and other reviews and articles; reviews of Keeling's own works; draft and proof articles for 'Encyclopaedia Britannica' and related correspondence; Keeling's birth and death certificates and documents relating to his will; 2 letters from Bertrand Russell (photocopies); a photocopy of details of Keeling's imprisonment as a conscientious objector in the First World War.

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Certain restrictions apply. Please contact Special Collections for further information. PLEASE NOTE: we may require four week's notice to review these files for access.

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Normal copyright restrictions apply.

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  • English

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  • Latin

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English

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University College London

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  • English

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