Spencer Heath Archive

Item 2070

Several drafts of a form letter prepared by Heath to be sent to university faculty members.

Early 1930’s.

 

 

 

Dean William F. Russell

Teachers College

Columbia University

New York City

 

Dear Sir:

 

The Henry George School of Social Science is carrying on a work of education and enlightenment in respect to the nature of our existing social and economic structure and the few and simple readjustments (not inimical to the best interests of any class) that are necessary to its free and efficient operation. Our interpretation of the social order and its needs is from the individualistic point of view, based upon the organic social philosophy of Henry George rather than upon mechanistic conceptions.

 

We believe it would be of interest and value to members of your faculty and to advanced students in any of your departments of either natural or social sciences to have a representative of this School lay before them some account of our methods of work and underlying principles and to respond to any interested inquiries regarding them that may arise. We would therefore appreciate an opportunity of attending one or more of your faculty conferences or advanced student assemblies or taking part in panel, round-table, or other intimate discussion, — without, of course, imposing any obligation or responsibility upon you.

 

Our student enrollment at present is 2,236 with 67 branches in other cities, 112 classes and 115 instructors.

 

Requesting your favorable consideration, we remain

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

 

 

/Penciling by Heath:/

 

Letter Mr. Dorn asked me to prepare. Turned down by Trustees.  S.H.

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Dean William F. Russell

Teachers College, Columbia University

New York City

 

Dear Sir:

 

The Manhattan Single Tax Club is carrying on a work of education and enlightenment in respect to the nature of our existing social and economic structure and the few and simple readjustments, not inimical to the interest of any class, that are necessary in order to enjoy its adequate and efficient operation. Our interpretation of social and economic phenomena is from the individualistic point of view, in opposition to every kind of forced collectivism and is based upon organic rather than mechanistic conceptions.

 

We believe it would be of interest and value to members of your faculty and advanced students in any of your departments to have a representative of our social philosophy put before them some exposition of our underlying principles and to respond to whatever inquiries regarding them may be made.

 

Our organization was founded by Henry George for the purpose of giving voice to basic principles of social organization and to point the way to their adequate application in a changing world.

 

We would appreciate an opportunity of sending a representative to one or more of your faculty meetings, seminars, or advanced student assemblies or to take part in panel, round table or other intimate discussion, – without, of course, imposing any kind of obligation or responsibility on you.

Awaiting your kind response, we remain,

 

Very truly yours,

 

The Manhattan Single Tax Club

 

 

President

 

 

/Penciling by Heath:/

Copy of this and of personal statement of S.H. sent to Mr. Ingersoll Nov 11, ‘36.  S. H.

 

________________________________________________________________

 

 

Dr. William F. Russell, Dean

Teachers College, Columbia University

New York City

 

Dear Sir:

 

The Henry George School of Social Science is carrying on a work of education and enlightenment in respect to the nature of our existing social and economic system and the few and simple readjustments, not inimical to the proper interests of any class, that are necessary to its just and efficient operation. Our interpretation of the social order and its needs is from the individualistic point of view, based on the soc-ial philosophy of Henry George, rather than the current mechanistic conceptions.

 

We believe it would be of interest and value to members of your faculty and to advanced students in any of your departments, in either the natural or the social sciences or the fine arts to have a representative of this School lay before them some account of our method of work and underlying principles and to respond to any interested inquiries regarding them that may arise.

 

We would therefore appreciate an opportunity of attending one or more of your faculty conferences or advanced student assemblies, or taking part in panel, round table or other intimate discussion, without, of course, imposing any obligation or responsibility upon you and without making any further request.

 

This School, established in 1933, has at present a student enrolment of 2,236 with 67 branches in other cities, 112 classes and 115 instructors.

 

Assuming your interest, we will be pleased to have you suggest a day and hour when our representative could conveniently be received.

 

Very truly yours,

 

       _________________

    Director

 

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/Two other forms follow, one for deans and department heads, and the other for instructors — see originals envelope./