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Coolie Verner Papers
An inventory of his papers at Syracuse University
The adult education holdings are collectively known as the
Alexander N. Charters Library of Resources for Educators of Adults.
Overview of the Collection |
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| Creator: | Verner, Coolie |
| Title: | Coolie Verner Papers |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1953-1972 |
| Quantity: | 1.25 linear ft. |
| Abstract: | American educator Coolie Verner received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1952. He was professor of adult education at Florida State University (1953-1961) and the University of British Columbia (1961-) where he served as department chair. His awards include a Fulbright Fellowship (1952-1953), a Canada Council Fellowship (1968-1969) and an Imago Mundi Award (1959). Papers include agendas, correspondence, drafts, programs and reports. Papers include those generated while professor at Florida State University and the University of British Columbia. There are also papers from his activities in the Canadian Association for Adult Education, the International Congress of University Adult Education, from Washington State University, and those which resulted from his writings. A significant portion of the correspondence is that of Thurman J. White. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Coolie Verner took his doctorate from Columbia University in 1952. First affiliated as a research assistant with the Institute of Adult Education at Columbia University, he became a professor of adult education at Florida State University from 1953 to 1961. Since that time he has been a professor of adult education at the University of British Columbia, where he has served as chairman of the Department of Adult Education. His awards include a Fulbright Fellowship in 1952-53, a Canada Council Fellowship in 1968-69, and an Imago Mundi Award for 1959.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The three boxes of his papers date from 1953 to 1972. They concern a wide variety of correspondence and subject materials concerned with Florida State University, Washington State University, the University of British Columbia, the Canadian Association for Adult Education, and the International Congress of University Adult Education.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
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Use Restrictions
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Related Material
The library holds a considerable number of collections related to adult and continuing education. Please refer to the SCRC Subject Index for a complete listing.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Coolie Verner Papers,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Finding Aid Information
Created by: -
Date: Oct 1976
Revision history: 11 May 2006 - converted to EAD (MRR)
Inventory
| Correspondence | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | 1959-1971 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | 1967-1970 | ||||||||||
| Subject files | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Activities 1953-1971 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Algonquin College 1967-1970 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Banff Symposium, "Stimulants to Social and Economic Development in Slow Growing Regions." 1966 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Canadian Association for Adult Education, National Conference, Vancouver 1966 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Exams 1962-1967 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Florida State University 1970-1971 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Harper & Brothers 1956-1965 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | International Congress of University Adult Education, Second World Conference, Montreal 1970 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Macmillan Publishing Company 1960-1970 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Neylan-Verner Study undated | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education 1970 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Professors - Canada 1966-1969 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | St. Mark's College, Night School Directors' Workshop 1963 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Teaching-Learning Conference at Alderbrook 1968 | ||||||||||
| University of British Columbia | |||||||||||
| Box 2 | Committee on Extra Sessional Programs 1962-1966 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Continuing Education Committee 1963-1964 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Senate Committee on Continuing Education 1966-1970 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Trustees' Project 1961-1966 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | University of Washington, Bureau of Community Development 1956-1958 | ||||||||||
| Box 3 | Washington Northern State Hospital 1970 | ||||||||||
| Box 3 | Washington State University, Seminar in Adult Education 1970 | ||||||||||
| Box 3 | White, Thurman J. 1971-1972 | ||||||||||
| Writings | |||||||||||
| Box 3 | "Understanding Adult Learning and Instruction," by Coolie Verner and Catherine V. Davison undated - draft | ||||||||||