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Fred M. Hechinger Papers http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf1p3001m5 No online items Register of the Fred M. Hechinger papers Finding aid prepared by : Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff Hoover Institution Library and Archives © 2007 434 Galvez Mall Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-6003 [email protected] URL: http://www.hoover.org/library-and-archives Register of the Fred M. Hechinger 89019 1 papers Title: Fred M. Hechinger papers Date (inclusive): 1937-1991 Collection Number: 89019 Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives Language of Material: English Physical Description: 74 manuscript boxes, 8 oversize boxes.(32.8 Linear Feet) Abstract: A noted American journalist and education editor, the collection includes speeches and writings, correspondence, reviews, memoranda, studies, scrapbooks, and printed matter, all relating to education in the United States. Creator: Hechinger, Fred M. Hoover Institution Library & Archives Access The collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least two business days in advance of intended use. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives. Acquisition Information Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1989. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Fred M. Hechinger Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives. 1920 July 7 Born, Nuremberg, Germany 1943 Naturalized; A.B., City College, New York 1944-1946 Member, Office of Military Attach, American Embassy, and with British War Office 1945 Graduate study, University of London 1946-1947 Correspondent, Times Educational Supplement, London 1947-1950 Education Columnist, Washington Post Education Editor and Foreign Correspondent, Bridgeport Sunday Herald 1948 Special Consultant to the Director, Education and Cultural Relations Division, U.S. Military Government in Germany 1948-1950 Foreign Correspondent, Overseas News Agency 1950-1956 Education Editor, New York Herald Tribune 1956 Author, An Adventure in Education: Connecticut Points the Way 1956-1959 Associate Publisher and Executive Editor, Bridgeport Sunday Herald 1958 Married Grace Bernstein. Author, Worrying About College? 1959 Author, The Big Red Schoolhouse 1959-1969 Education Editor, New York Times 1963 Author, Teen-Age Tyranny (with Grace Hechinger) 1968 Author, New York Times Guide to New York City Private Schools (with Grace Hechinger) 1969-1977 Member, Editorial Board, New York Times 1973- Adjunct professor, Hunter College and Queens College, City University of New York 1975 Author, Growing Up in America (with Grace Hechinger) 1976 Assistant Editor, editorial page, New York Times 1976-1977 Deputy Editor, editorial page, New York Times 1977-1990 President, New York Times Company Foundation 1981 Author, Higher Learning in the Nation's Service(with Ernest L. Boyer) 1988-1995 Member and Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, and Senior Advisor, Carnegie Corporation of New York 1992 Author, Fateful Choices: Healthy Youth for the 21st Century 1995 Died, New York November 6 Scope and Content of Collection The papers of Fred M. Hechinger, a noted journalist and expert in the field of education, are an important addition to the education collections already in the Hoover Institution Library & Archives. They will constitute a significant source of information for students and researchers interested in the issues relating to education in the United States, from kindergarten to the college level. Fred Hechinger along with his wife, Grace Hechinger, also an author and champion of the Register of the Fred M. Hechinger 89019 2 papers cause of literacy, devoted a significant part of his life to writing about education, and the causes of its decline in the United States, and suggesting ways to improve it. His contributions were recognized by many educational institutions, as evident in the number of honorary degrees bestowed upon him. The correspondence series represents Fred Hechinger's interaction with many individuals and organizations on questions of education. His opinions and observations about their research and publications were always sought after. The speeches and writings series testifies to his genuine interest and devotion to the cause of education. He was flooded with invitations to write, speak, and be interviewed. The comments and reviews of his speeches and writings bear out the level of expertise he acquired and the appreciation and acknowledgements he received from grateful fellow educators and parents. This series also includes writings jointly completed by Fred and Grace Hechinger and indicates the prominent role she played in her husband's career. Fred Hechinger's association with various newspapers and specially with the New York Times as education ed., member of the editorial board, and finally as the president of the New York Times Foundation, is illustrated in the newspaper columns series and the New York Times and New York Times Foundation series. Together, they reveal his level of involvement in the newspaper and the role he played in the organization, the columns he wrote, the ideas and suggestions he received from his friends, admirers, and the public, and their opinions about his columns. The career file includes records of his association with different organizations and is indicative of the high regard in which he was held by his peers. The papers of Grace Hechinger, found in a separate series, although not large in volume, are nevertheless significant, as they reflect her own interest in educational issues. Besides biographical material and correspondence, the series provides samples of her writings. Arrangement Arranged into twelve series: Biographical File, Correspondence, Speeches and Writings, Newspaper Columns File, New York Times and New York Times Foundation File, Career File, Grace Hechinger File, Subject File, Photographs, Computer Disk, Oversize File, and Scrapbooks. Subjects and Indexing Terms Journalists Education -- United States Biographical File 1937-1990. General note See also Oversize File and Scrapbooks Scope and Contents note Biographical sketches, certificates, clippings and printed matter, press card, student papers, subject file, and miscellany, arranged alphabetically by physical form. box 1, folder 1 Biographical sketches box 1, folder 2 Certificates box 1, folder 3 Clippings and printed matter about Fred Hechinger box 1, folder 4 Press card 1948. Scope and Contents note Includes photograph Student papers by Fred Hechinger. Scope and Contents note Typescript box 1, folder 5 "Eight Weeks in America," MAGPIE undated box 1, folder 6 "First Impressions on Paradox," Paradoxian 1937. Scope and Contents note Includes a sketch of a boat in a river by Fred Hechinger box 1, folder 7 "Paradoxian," 1938 Register of the Fred M. Hechinger 89019 3 papers box 1, folder 8 "Thoughts on Charles Lamb," 1939 Spring; "The Origins, Thoughts, and Practices of Fascism," 1940; "The Nature of Writing History," 1940 January; "As Truth Will Paint It: A Critical Review of Hamlin Garland's Son of the Middle Border," 1940 Spring; "Literary Photography: A Critical Review of Sinclair Lewis' Main Street," 1940 Spring; "Prophet of Doom: A Critical Review of Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie," 1940 Spring; "The Red Sickness of Battle: A Critical Review of Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage," 1940 Spring; "Revolt and Tragedy: A Critical Review of Mrs. Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome," 1940 Spring; "The Positive Side of Thomas Paine," 1941? "Edwin Arlington Robinson, Poet and Philosopher: A Critical Discussion," 1941; "Mysticism in Disguise: A Comparison of Rousseau's and Nietzsche's Superman," 1941; "George Chapman's Earliest Extant Play: The Blind Beggar of Alexandria, Discussion," 1942; " The Voice of Disillusion: Echo of Hope, A Critical Discussion of Bertrand Russell's 'Power'," 1942 Subject file box 1, folder 9 Awards box 1, folder 10 Fellowships box 1, folder 11 Honorary degrees, including with Grace Hechinger box 1, folder 12 Medals box 1, folder 13 Memberships of various organizations box 2, folder 1 Miscellany Correspondence 1955-1991. Scope and Contents note Letters sent and received by Fred Hechinger, arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent. Includes related materials General General box 2, folder 2 Curricula vitae sent by others Invitations declined box 2, folder 3 1967-1979 box 2, folder 4 1980-1985 box 2, folder 5 1986-1990 box 2, folder 6 A box 3, folder 1 B box 3, folder 2 Cam-Cen box 3, folder 3 Cha-Coll box 3, folder 4 Comm-Cro box 3, folder 5 D box 4, folder 1 Eb-Els box 4, folder 2 Em-Et box 4, folder 3 F box 4, folder 4 G box 4, folder 5 Hah-Hav box 4, folder 6 Hea-Hya box 5, folder 1 I-J box 5, folder 2 Kah-Kurz box 5, folder 3 Lak-Ly box 5, folder 4 Mac-Mess box 5, folder 5 Mi-Mu box 6, folder 1 N box 6, folder 2 O-Perl box 6, folder 3 Perp-Pub box 6, folder 4 Ra-Reh box 6, folder 5 Rei-Ru box 7, folder 1 Sai-Sha box 7, folder 2 Sib-Sta box 7, folder 3 Ste-Sz Register of the Fred M. Hechinger 89019 4 papers box 7, folder 4 T box 7, folder 5 U-V box 7, folder 6 W-Z box 8, folder 1 Abram, Morris B. 1984-1985 box 8, folder 2 Abramowitz, Elizabeth A. 1978 box 8, folder 3 Acer, Charlotte, C. 1988-1990 box 8, folder 4 Adler, Mortimer J. 1981 box 8, folder 5 Aetna Life Insurance Company 1984-1985 box 8, folder 6 Alter, Joseph 1955-1986 box 8, folder 7 American Association for the Advancement of the Humanities 1980 box 8, folder 8 American Association of University Professors 1978-1984 box 8, folder 9 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. 1978-1984 box 8, folder 10 American Heritage Publishing Company, Inc. 1985 box 8, folder 11 American Humanics, Inc. 1984 box 8, folder 12 American Institute for Research in the Behavioral Sciences 1982 box 8, folder 13 American Reading Council 1984 box 8, folder 14 Anderson, Clifford D. 1981-1982 box 8, folder 15 Arizona.
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