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The re-election of the present officers, enumeratedbelow, was proposed:President, Kirtley F. MatherChairman and Director of Research: Henry MargenauExecutive Vice President: F. L. KunzCounsel: Thomas W. ChrystieTreasurer: John A. SellonA resolution was passed appointing thess officers to serve foranother year, and the Board of Directors, sitting concurrentlywith the Council, confirmed these appointments.Mr. Kunz read "Review and Prospect", a report of Foundation activities for the year 1950-51. [The report is printedin the June, 1951 issue of MAIN CURRENTS, pp. 36-38.) Thereport was accepted by the meeting with expressions of approvaland thanks.The Treasurer, Mr. Sellon, then presented the financialstatement for the year, showing a bank balance at May 31, 1951of $2,484-58.There waa a general discussion of the problems inherentin raising money for the work of the Foundation. Since asuccinct formulation of the value of its work appeared to bedifficult, Mr. Stulman suggested, and it was so agreed, thateach member of the Council present try to write a short summary of what he conceived to be the aims and purposes of theFoundation.The expansion of the Council was considered, the name ofDean Schiller Scroggs being proposed by Mr. Kunz. Upon motion
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duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried. Dean SchillerScroggs of Oklahoma A &. M College, was heartily approved asen addition which would add strength to the Council, contingentupon his acceptance.Professor Henry Margenau briefly described a piece of resear-"Axiology, a Study of the Logic of Ethics", which Dr. RobertHartman had proposed as an addition to the Foundation's researchprogram. Dr. Hartman himself then spoke of the aims and goalsof his project. It was resolved that Dr. Hartman's study beadded as Number Five to the Research Projects of the Foundation.(The study is the subject of an article by Dr. Hartman in Volume8, No. 3, of MAIN CURRENTS-}There being no further business to come before the meeting,it was adjourned.
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Prof. F.A.SorokinHarvard UniversityCambridge, Ma ssachusettsMy dear Dr.Sorokin:I am sure that you will be pleased to know that the success of the coursewhich we have given at New York University this year has Inspired a group InPhiladelphia to form a "Committee for Integrated Education In Jhiladelfchia" andthat they have asked that we run a similar course there next winter.This is a most heartening extension of our work and we are desirous of givingthem a good performance. Our plan ie to use a strong core of lecturers who haveparticipated in the Hew York University course and to supplement this with othersselected from the faculties of neighboring colleges and universities in the area.I enclose a copy of the tentative program for the Ifclladelphia course andhope that you will be able to come to that city to speak ( on the same terms ofhonoraria and expenses) on the same subject that you did here in New York lastwinter. The pattern of lecture and discussion time will be the same as that thisyear in this city and the location of your contribution in the series will beessentially the same.It Is my sincere hope that you will agree to make this effort to give thepeople In another city the stimulus which your lecture in the course Just closedgave to so many of us.
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THU l'\,|-M,AT...V I'.lll IlSTlKillATril. Km-CVTIOS. IncTHE FRONTIER OF KNOWLEDGEIntegrative Concepts in Science, Philosophy andEducationPHILADELPHIA 1952-531. Sept.24 The Nesd for Integrated Knowledge2. Oct. 1 Basic Concepts in Modern Physics3. 8 The Kature of Mathematics4. 15 Stars and Seoatae5*. 22 Directives Implicit in the Structure of the Ea7.th6. 29 Atomic and Molecular Structure7. Hov. 5 Crystallography and Space Lattices8. 12 Symmetry in Living Organisms9. 19 Paleontological Eras and Phyletic"Inventions"10. Dec. 3 The Cell .Structure,Mitosis,etc.)11. 10 The Chemistry of Living Matter12. 17 Environmental Effects on LivingOrganisms13. Jan. 7 Heredity and Environment14. li- EvolutionP.L.RaXtJS &Kerrey Culp FIEH.Kavgecaa YaleR. Courant NYUC.P.Olivier UofPK.F.Mather HarvardS.A.Xorff NYUA.Montgomery Lafayt.F.L.Kunz FIEN.D.Newell Columbi;C.ViT.Metz UofP'J.Kirkwood YaleP. B. Sears YaleL.C.Dunn ColumbiM.F.AshleyMontagu RutgersSecond Term11.12.13.Cell ;:and PsycheThe Nature of ManGestalt and Depth PsychologyAnthropology and EthnologyDevelopmental PsychosomaticsSigns, Personality and SocietyThe Supraconscious in Personalityand CultureIndian Mind and CultureThe Nature of AestheticsThe Theory of ValueA Philosophy of HistorySocial PhysicsA Philosophy of EducationEducation and Cosmic PerspectivesWorld Settlement and CulturalRapprochementE.W.Sinnott YaleG.Murphy C.C.NYft*. Koehler SwathmonC•Kluckhohn HarvardH.W.Culp FIEC-Morris U.ofChfP.A.Sorokin HarvardF.L.Kunz FIEG. Boas Hopkir.C-I.Lewis HarvardF.S.C.Northrop YaleJ.Q.Stewart Princetc.H. Rugg ColumbiaEliz.Antz NYUNorthrop,Margenau
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June 20, 1952Kr. Mm 'i. GulpThe foundation forIntegrated education. Inc.21.6 East !r6th StreetNew York 1$, I.'ow YorkDear iir. CulpjI am glad to learn of the most successfulexpansion of tho activities of The rounuationrcr Integrated i'ducation, ami especially1 ^tscourse.Of course, I wculc be delighted to delivermy lecture at Philadelphia en '/arch 18, and Inant to thank you and tho Foundation ior givingae this privilege.With best wishes,Sincerely yours.
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FIRST REPORT THE OPENING SESSION, 24 SEPTEMBER 1952"THE FRONTIER CF KHOVLEDQE INTEGRATIVE CONCEPTS IN SCIENCE,FHIIOSOPKY, AND EDUCATION"1906 South Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaiiirse (as compared with a budgeted minimum of SO) at thei 125-THIS ROSTER Will UNDOUBTEDLY INCREASE, ae the class rollwill be kept open until 8 October.Fourteen Colleges and Universities were represented in the first audience (as indicated by the class roll). ,These Included faculty neuters and members of curriculumcommittees, etc., from Swarthmore, Temple, Haverford,The University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, Villanova,La Salle, Crosier Theological Seminary.Ten faculty members from four private secondary schools were alBO present. But this.-.-presentation does not include alumni of many colleges and professional folk generally who are known to have been present.Several medical doctors, lawyers, teachers and tusinessmen were known to be present.From the interest and attention manifest, as veil as from the comments made duringhe intermission and after the lecture, and as shown in the calibre of the questions-u-ing the discussion period, the class gave everyone the impression of developing.13 a Eerious study group.ri questionnaire will be distributed to tho class members as soon as the roster seemsto be complete and a more detailed analysis of the vocational classifications, avoca-,. "_onal interests, and educational background of the group trill be made.:7ae Foundation is deeply grateful for tho hard work and enthusiasm which has been-'.splayed by the members of The Committee for Integrated Education of Philadelphiain launching this program and in assembling this excellent body of students. Withthis support and with the confidence in our program and its possibilities, we havehad placed in our hands an opportunity to make this a truly significant contributionto educational progress. .........This event, together with the promising start made on 23 September by the New YorkUniversity course, indicates that the Foundation'Is indeed beginning a year of greatl;increased activity.Executive Officer .J/L«&GjlAdministrative OffloorThe Foundation for Integrated Education2h6 East U6th StreetNew York 17. New York
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Septecber 25, 19S2Professor H^nry.JargenauSl&ane Physics LaboratoryYale UniversityVow Haven, ConnecticutDear Professor i'argenauiI thank ycu for reprints of your most valuable papers. 1 have road then :rtth groat inter-eat and profited by their wisdora.As a token of ny appreciation of yojr kindness I a-.- stsndirg to you separately a copy cfthe just published t* ft. Cornell volume, ilistor^.Civilisation, ...-id C-ilture. In Introduction totrie lliEtcrical ar-J racial JT.IToscphy cf P. A.Sorokin" "; - voli ne volunecondensation cf sane of my "yams."Vilth best wishes for you and your importantVery sincerely yours,
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Sovetnber 28, 1952Mr. Harvey itf. CulpThe Foundation forIntegrated Education, Inc.2U6 East li6th StreetHew York 17, New YorkDear Mr. CulpjThe ■■; J t lieverend Paul Keen of i hiladelphia,and two cr three other persons frwn there, wrotene aiout their desire tc attend my lecture enMarch IB. They were told that without subscription for the whole series of lectures, they couldnot be admitted.1 wonder if this general rule can be changedin this case, and permission be given to theRight Reverend Paul Keen to attend try lecture?I would appreciate it very i.mch if you would kindly give auch permission.Kith best wishes,Pltiriu A. Sorokin
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TllE FolMDATlOK Foit IlSTEGIt.VrEr, Eduoatiok, I-cc.21 lovenber 1952Dr.Pitiria A. SorokinlsersoD HallHarvard UniversityCambridge 38, MassachusettsMy dear Dr.Sorokin;I an so glad that joti have called to our attention thsnatter of the difficulty encountered by your friends in getting into your lecture in Philadelphia. I an calling it tothe attention of cor Philadelphia Committee at once.What has probably happened is that they enquired to beallowed to attend your lecture and did not make exactly dearthat they ware to be in the nature of your personal guests.The answer they received was the standard one which Is givento the general public, many of whom desire to attend onlyone lecture and thereby deprive themselves of the true Integrative values to be derived from hearing the whole series.In order that ths maximum Integrative effect nay be achievedwe have ellnlnsated single admissions and have required attendance for at least one ssmeatsr.I am advising oar Philadelphia Connlttse to be on thsalert on March 18 for the appearance of the Right ReverendPaul Keen and any others whom he nay wish to being (ths twoor three you mention), telling then that you hare asked thatthey bs admitted as your guests. If the gentleman will nakethemselves known as friends of yours, we will all be mosthappy to receive then.The course In Philadelphia is going extremely well andIt has bean valuable and exciting* Ve are all looking forwardto seeing you again in March. Shortly before you are due tocons to the course, I shall writs you in regard to details ofbeing net and entertained.the office send you cordialAdministrative Officer.
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Si*BrjfaabM* £6, 19^2I . . " Ufa . OalfFounriatiori for1 I i.uCr,tic.i, Inc.hew York 17, New YorkDear I r. Culpt] t. a::!: yxn for your kind letter andfor permission tax Ua, Sl{irt ;.evc;- .. . .;. .1Keen to ba ad-Titto^: tc rry lecture.I tat tlad to hoar that the Course fjoeaon successfully.•Ufa best wisi.es.Very sincerely yours,ntirftt A. 3orokln
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Prof. P.A.Sorol-.inResearch Center in Altruistic Integration and CreativityEmerson HallHarvard UniversityCambridge 33, MassachusettsDear Prof. Sorokin!Your lettor of inquiry concerning your appointment to lecture inPhiladelphia on 18 March arrived Just as I was about to dispatch theconfiraation to you.The lecture will begin promptly at SjCO p.m. in the auditorium at1906 S.Eittenhouse Square. The lecturers usually consume about 55 minutesafter which there is a five-minute "break" and then a period of come hominutes for questions and discussion.llembers of the Philadelphia Committee usually like to become acquaintedwith the lecturers at dinner before the lecture. We usually meet at 1906S.Ritcenhouse Square about 5*30 so as to give us ample time for this. Ifind that by going from New York on "The Senator" which arrives In thatcity at 5:03 p.m., this is a good connection. This train leaves SouthStation in Boston at lliCC a.m. Unless I hear from you otherwise, I shalllook for you at the taxi stand at the 30th Street Station in Philadelphiaupon the arrival of that train. Should : ha jell Ee nest you, we can go to1306 S.RIttenhouse Square by separate taxis.The nearest hotel to the ball 1the Benjamin FranJtlin which is largeThe audience of about 150 Is the finest adult education group thatI have ever had any experience with. They have token this course seriously,with enthusiasm, and with a degree of concentration upon the work which iemost remarkable. In the audience there are fatmlty representatives fromsome lh colleges and schools. The level of intelligence is high so thatnone of the previous lecturers have felt impelled to "water down1' theirmaterial. This crowd really can handle conceptual material!11 ae I, look forward to meeting youWith sincere good wishes, I am.
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Dr. Harvey ff. CulpThe foundation For integrated Education, Inc.2lio East Jj6th 8treetHow Icrk 17, New YorkDear Dr. CulpiHost cordial thanks for your helpful letter.According to your suggestion I would be taking TheSenator on !.!arch II! free Boston at lliOO A.1!. and arriving in Philadelphia at 5"03 P.U. at ths 30th StreetStation. Then I 3hall proceed to the taal stand tomeet you. If you are not there, I shall proceed directly to 1906 S. Kittenhcuso Square for the privilege ofhaving dinner with the members of the PhiladelphiaBranch,After the lecture I plan to take The Quaker fromPhiladelphia at 12i01, "arch 19, arrirving in Boston attitOO A.M.Kith my thanks.Very sincerely yours.Pitlrlm a. Sorokin

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