Nathan Harvey papers 07.NH

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1 Nathan Harvey papers 07.NH Finding aid prepared by Julia Pope This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit June 29, 2012 Describing Archives: A Content Standard Eastern Michigan University Archives June Halle Library, Room 310 Ypsilanti, Michigan,

2 Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Biographical note...4 Scope and contents... 4 Administrative Information...4 Related Materials... 5 Controlled Access Headings...5 Collection Inventory... 6 Biographical material...6 Book collection... 6 Writings...6 Exercise books Page 2 -

3 Summary Information Repository Eastern Michigan University Archives Creator Harvey, Laura Creator Harvey, Nathan Title Nathan Harvey papers Date [inclusive] Extent 0.4 Linear feet 1 archives box Language English Language of Materials note All records are in English unless otherwise noted. Abstract Papers, publications, and research material from the collection of Nathan Harvey, professor and head of the Department of Pedagogy at Michigan State Normal College. Harvey was born in Toledo, IL in 1860, and began his career at MSNC in 1904, eventually retiring in He died in His research interests included psychology, physiology, and the history of education in America. Harvey's extensive collection of early textbooks was later donated the library. Preferred Citation note Please cite materials from the University Archives in the following manner: Item. Collection Title. Eastern Michigan University Archives. - Page 3 -

4 Biographical note Dr. Nathan Harvey was a professor of pedagogy and psychology and later head of the Department of Pedagogy at Michigan State Normal College from 1904 to He was born in Toledo, IL in 1860, was educated at Illinois State Normal University and Wesleyan College. He taught in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin before coming to Michigan. Harvey was married to Carrie Adela Gifford. He died in Scope and contents The Nathan Harvey papers are comprised of material related to the life, research, and historical textbook collection of Dr. Nathan Harvey, professor of pedagogy at Michigan State Normal College from The collection includes biographical material on members of the Harvey family, a photograph of Dr. Harvey, some items of personal correspondence and a brief obituary notice, several inventories and catalogues of his book collection, and correspondence and clippings related to its donation to EMU. It also includes two articles by Dr. Harvey, "The Psychology of Insects" (1909) and "The Influence of Darwinism Upon Psychology" (1909) and a book, Physiological Psychology (1911), as well as notes upon other subjects related to his research into the history of education. Also included are two mid-19th century exercise books signed with the name Laura Harvey, on subjects including bookkeeping, compound interest, mathematics, geography, and poetry. Administrative Information Publication Information Eastern Michigan University Archives June Conditions Governing Access note Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives. - Page 4 -

5 Related Materials Separated Materials note Professor Harvey's book collection was separated to the library. Controlled Access Headings Subject(s) College teachers Education--History Michigan State Normal College Professor Teachers--Training of - Page 5 -

6 Biographical material Collection Inventory Biographical material Book collection Catalogues Donation Writings Publications Page 6 -

7 Exercise books 1 4 Manuscripts Exercise books Page 7 -