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Box 6

 Container

Contains 13 Results:

Banesh Hoffmann Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SCA-0028
Abstract

The Banesh Hoffmann Collection contains selected papers, published works, and recordings of this accomplished scientist and Queens College professor. Dr. Hoffmann is best known for his collaboration with Albert Einstein on the general theory of relativity and for his opposition to standardized testing.

Dates: 1921-1990

Letters to the Editor (oversize), 1947, 1964

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 4
Identifier: Subseries A:
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains works and published writings by Banesh Hoffmann on a variety of topics. Major works in science and education can be found in subseries C and D, respectively. Works on Albert Einstein can be found in Series II.

Dates: 1947, 1964

Books, 1947-1990, undated

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Subseries B:
Scope and Contents

This subseries comprises materials in the Banesh Hoffmann Collection from Mr. Hoffmann’s personal library, as well as reviews of his works. Laid in items were removed from the texts and are listed below. Books and bound volumes are listed in Appendix A.

Dates: 1947-1990, undated

Reviews of Banesh Hoffmann's Books (oversize), 1962-1973

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 5
Identifier: Subseries B:
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries comprises materials in the Banesh Hoffmann Collection from Mr. Hoffmann’s personal library, as well as reviews of his works. Laid in items were removed from the texts and are listed below. Books and bound volumes are listed in Appendix A.

Dates: 1962-1973

Education, 1943-1988, undated

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Subseries D:
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains writings on educational topics, such as a phonic alphabet system devised by Banesh Hoffmann and works related to his outspoken opposition to multiple-choice examinations.

Dates: 1943-1988, undated

Articles on Educational Testing (oversize), no date

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 6
Identifier: Subseries D:
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains writings on educational topics, such as a phonic alphabet system devised by Banesh Hoffmann and works related to his outspoken opposition to multiple-choice examinations.

Dates: no date

Personal, 1928-1986, undated

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series I:
Scope and Contents

The materials in this series document Banesh Hoffmann’s life as a scientist, professor, and admirer of literature. Materials on specific topics of Mr. Hoffmann’s career can be found in Series II and III.

Dates: 1928-1986, undated

Doctorate Degree, Princeton University, 1932

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 1
Identifier: Series I:
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The materials in this series document Banesh Hoffmann’s life as a scientist, professor, and admirer of literature. Materials on specific topics of Mr. Hoffmann’s career can be found in Series II and III.

Dates: 1932

Queens College (oversize), 1949, 1960-1983

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 2
Identifier: Series I:
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The materials in this series document Banesh Hoffmann’s life as a scientist, professor, and admirer of literature. Materials on specific topics of Mr. Hoffmann’s career can be found in Series II and III.

Dates: 1949, 1960-1983

Hoffmann and Einstein, 1921-1982, undated

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series II:
Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence, writings, and collected materials related to Banesh Hoffmann’s personal and professional relationship with Albert Einstein. The collection also contains books on Einstein from Mr. Hoffmann’s library (Series III, Subseries B).

Dates: 1921-1982, undated