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http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf838nb2ss No online items Register of the John Vaizey papers Finding aid prepared by D. Kincaid And Rebecca Mead; machine-readable finding aid created by Xiuzhi Zhou Hoover Institution Archives 434 Galvez Mall Stanford University Stanford, CA, 94305-6010 (650) 723-3563 [email protected] © 1998 Register of the John Vaizey 86017 1 papers Title: John Vaizey papers Date (inclusive): 1926-1985 Collection Number: 86017 Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Archives Language of Material: English Physical Description: 38 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize folder, 4 envelopes, 2 phonotapes(16.5 linear feet) Abstract: Writings, correspondence, appointment books, printed matter, phonotapes, and photographs, relating to education in Great Britain and elsewhere; calculation of economic aspects of education; economic conditions in Great Britain; economic theory, especially the natures of capitalism and socialism; public support of the arts; contemporary British culture; and British politics. Creator: Vaizey, John, 1929- 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 Archives. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], John Vaizey papers, [Box no.], Hoover Institution Archives. Acquisition Information Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1986. Accruals Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number of boxes listed in this finding aid. 1929, Oct. 1Born, Greenwich, London, England 1951 M.A., Queens' College, Cambridge 1952-1953 United Nations, Geneva 1953-1956 Fellow, St. Catharine's College, Cambridge 1956-1960 University Lecturer, Oxford 1958 Author, The Costs of Education 1959 Author, Scenes from Institutional Life 1961 Author (with Patrick Lynch), Guinness's Brewery in the Irish Economy 1962 Author, The Economics of Education Author, Education for Tomorrow 1962-1966 Fellow and Tutor, Worcester College, Oxford 1963 Author, The Control of Education 1965 Editor, The Residual Factor and Economic Growth Editor, (with E.A.G. Robinson), The Economics of Education 1965-1972, Member, UNESCO National Committee 1978 1966-1982 Professor of Economics, Brunel University 1967 Author, The Barometer Man Author, Education in the Modern World 1968 Author, The Sleepless Lunch Author (with John Sheehan), Resources for Education 1969-1971 Author (with colleagues), The Economics of Educational Costing 1970 Author, The Type to Succeed 1971 Author, Capitalism Author, Social Democracy 1972 Author, The Political Economy of Education 1973 Author (with Keith Norris), The Economics of Research and Technology 1974 Author, History of British Steel Editor, Economic Sovereignty and Regional Policy 1975 Editor, Whatever Happened to Equality? Register of the John Vaizey 86017 2 papers 1976 Author (with C.F.O. Clarke), Education: The State of the Debate 1976 Life Peer, Lord John Ernest Vaizey, Baron of Greenwich 1977 Author (with Keith Norris), Teach Yourself Economics 1980 Author, Capitalism and Socialism 1982-1984 Principal, St. Catharine's, Cumberland Lodge 1983 Author, The Squandered Peace Author, In Breach of Promise 1984 Author, The National Health 1984, July Died, London, England 19 Subjects and Indexing Terms Arts. British literature. Capitalism. Economics. Economists. Education--Economic aspects. Education--Great Britain. Education. Great Britain--Civilization. Great Britain--Economic conditions. Great Britain--Politics and government--1945- Great Britain. Phonotapes. Socialism. BIOGRAPHICAL FILE, 1946-1984 Scope and Contents note Clippings, correspondence and miscellany relating to the life of John Ernest Vaizey, Baron of Greenwich, arranged alphabetically by form. Box 1, Folder 1 Address book Clippings, 1964-1984 Folder 2-17 General Folder 18 Death Correspondence, Letters to the Vaizey family upon Lord Vaizey's death 1984. Box 2, Folder 1 General. Includes correspondence neither to nor from Vaizey family, lists of correspondents, obituary, printed programs, and holograph drafts by John Vaizey of programs for his funeral and memorial service Folder 2-3 Unidentified Folder 4-17 A-M Box 3, Folder 1-12 N-Z Diaries Folder 13-14 1946-1960 Box 4, Folder 1-4 1960-1979 Box 5, Folder 1 1980-1984 Dreams, Some make reference to Dr. M. Coghlan 1977-1984. Folder 2 Undated Folder 3-12 1977-1984 Horoscopes Box 6, Folder 1 Includes correspondence with P. I. H. Taylor, astrologer, 1965-1969 1965-1975. Folder 2 1977-1983 Folder 3 Passports, 1955, 1962, 1972 Register of the John Vaizey 86017 3 papers BIOGRAPHICAL FILE, 1946-1984 Resumes Folder 4 General. Curricula vitae for Lord and Lady John Vaizey Folder 5 Contemporary Authors Folder 6 Current Biography Folder 7 Dictionary of International Biography Folder 8 Dod's Parliamentary Companion Folder 9 International Biographical Centre Folder 10 Men of Achievement Folder 11 Who's Who Folder 12 Writers Directory Reminiscences Folder 13 General. Notes used in the drafting of "Autobiography" Folder 14 "An Autobiographical Sequence," Outline n.d. Folder 15 "John Vaizey: Emergence of a British Economist," International Social Sciences Journal, Printed Copy 1973. Folder 16 "Autobiography," Early draft. Typescript 1977. Folder 17 "Autobiography," Typescript 1977. Folder 18 "Autobiography," Amended 1980. Typescript 1977. Folder 19 "Autobiography," Amended 1983. Typescript 1977. Folder 20 "What we Know about my Mother's Family," Annotated 1982. Typescript 1979. Folder 21 "A History of My Own Life," Holograph 1982. Folder 22 Essay, Relates to youth 1984. CORRESPONDENCE, 1960-1984 Scope and Contents note Correspondence of Lord and Lady Vaizey, arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Box 7, Folder 1 General. Correspondence neither to nor from John Vaizey, 1977-1985 Folder 2-3 Unidentified, 1963-1984 Folder 4 Abel-Smith, Lionel, n.d. Folder 5 Ablett, John F., 1976 Folder 6 Agnew, Dermot, 1984 Folder 7 Aiken, William, 1984 Folder 8 Aird, Sir Alistair, n.d. Folder 9 Airey of Abingdon, Baroness, 1980-1981 Folder 10 Allaway, P. A., 1976 Folder 11 American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 1982 Folder 12 Amis, Kingsley, 1963-1981 Folder 13 Anderson, W. E. K., 1983 Folder 14 Andry, R. G., 1976 Annan, Lord Noel. Includes correspondence with others and writings by Annan Folder 15 n.d. Folder 16 1971-1973 Folder 17 1974-1984 Folder 18 Aprieto, Pacifico N., 1978 Folder 19 Arkin, Marc, 1976 Folder 20 Armitage, Sir Arthur, 1976 Folder 21 Armitage, Harry A., n.d. Folder 22 Azad, J. L., 1984 Folder 23 Bahri, A. M., 1980 Folder 24 Balfour, Honor, 1976 Folder 25 Ball-Wilson, H., 1976 Folder 26 Balls, Bryan, 1976 Folder 27 Banatvala, J. E., 1983 Folder 28 Bannister, Sir Roger, n.d. Folder 29 Barker, Alan, 1976 Folder 30 Barker, Anthony, Includes "Planning Inquiries: a role for Parliament," 1984 1984. Folder 31 Barker, Theo, 1976 Folder 32 Barlow, Gillian, 1983 Register of the John Vaizey 86017 4 papers CORRESPONDENCE, 1960-1984 Folder 33 Barnes, M., 1980 Folder 34 Barnett, C. A., 1983 Folder 35 Bauer, Peter, 1984 Folder 36 Beer, Ian, 1976 Folder 37 Bell, Malcolm, 1984 Folder 38 Bellwin, Lord I., 1984 Folder 39 Belmont, M. J. K., 1984 Folder 40 Benn, Tony, 1967-1981 Folder 41 Bennett, Francis, 1976 Folder 42 Bentinck, Gaby, 1978 Folder 43 Bentley, W., 1978 Folder 44 Blake, Lord Robert, 1980 Folder 45 Blank, Justin de, 1976 Folder 46 Bodsworth, C., 1976 Folder 47 Bogdanor, V. B., n.d. Folder 48 Bosanquet, N., 1976 Folder 49 Bourget, Jean-Loup and Eithne, 1976 Folder 50 Bowen, Ian, 1976 Folder 51 Boyle, Lord E., 1975 Folder 52 Boyson, Rhodes, 1980 Box 8, Folder 1 Bradford, Phoebe, 1983 Folder 2 Bradley, William, 1978-1979 Folder 3 Bragg, S. L., Includes correspondence with A.J. Reynolds; House of Lords Official Report (Hansard), printed copy 1979-1982. Folder 4 Briggs, Asa, 1976 Folder 5 Brinson, Peter, 1976-1981 Folder 6 British Council, Includes correspondence with Conor Cruise O'Brien, a British Council prospectus; curricula vitae and other materials relating to John Vaizey's application for the position of Director-General 1979. Folder 7 British Irish Association, 1981 Folder 8 Brophy, Brigid, 1976 Folder 9 Brown, Alan, 1970-1976 Folder 10 Brown, Lord George, 1963-1976 Folder 11 Brown, Ian S., 1983-1984 Folder 12 Brownjohn, Alan, 1976 Folder 13 Brunel University, 1976-1984 Folder 14 Brunton, Gordon, 1983 Folder 15 Bryan, R. C. P., 1968-1972 Folder 16 Bulcher, M., n.d. Folder 17 Bull, George, 1984. Includes articles written by John Vaizey for Director Folder 18 Burgess, G. J., 1976 Folder 19 Burmingham, David, n.d. Folder 20 Burn, Colin M., 1980 Folder 21 Burnett, John, n.d. Folder 22 Burrows, N. F. Elliott, 1976 Folder 23 Bury, J. P. T., 1983 Folder 24 Callaghan, Rt. Hon. James, 1968-1977 Folder 25 Campbell, James, 1978-1980 Folder 26 Cannon, 1976 Folder 27 Carrington, Rt. Hon. Lord, 1978-1980 Folder 28 Carson, John C., 1982 Folder 29 Carter, C. F., 1977 Folder 30 Cave, M., 1976 Folder 31 Centre for Policy Studies, Includes prospectus 1983-1984. Folder 32 Chalfont, Rt. Hon. Lord, 1977 Folder 33 Chalmers, Ray, Includes correspondence with others 1983. Folder 34 Chandler, Kay, 1976 Folder 35 Chief, Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, 1973 Register of the John Vaizey 86017 5 papers CORRESPONDENCE, 1960-1984 Folder 36 Ciechanowiecki, A. S., 1976 Folder 37 Cleland, David, 1984 Folder 38 Clark, William, n.d. Folder 39 Clarke, Mary, 1981 Folder 40 Clarke, Tony, 1980 Folder 41 Cobb, Peter, 1984 Folder 42 Cobb, Richard, 1977-1978 Folder 43 Coghlan, M., SEE ALSO: BIOGRAPHICAL FILE/Dreams 1976-1983. Folder 44 Coles, E. K. Townsend, 1984 Folder 45 College of Preceptors, Includes "Education Today," 1981. Printed copy 1981-1982. Folder 46 Colony Holidays, Includes prospectus 1983-1984.
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