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StorageSiteUCL Institute of Education
LevelCollection
Reference Number MOO
TitleRecords of the Moot
Date1939-1949
DescriptionMainly consists of Sir Fred Clarke's set of the circulated discussion papers, 1939-1942; also an incomplete run of the Christian News-Letter, 1939-1949.
Extent2 boxes
AdminHistoryThe Moot was a private discussion group convened in 1939 by J.H. Oldham (1874-1969) in order to consider post-war social reconstruction within a Christian framework. It was composed of eminent philosophers and intellectuals such as T.S. Eliot, Karl Mannheim, R.H. Tawney and Sir Fred Clarke. Membership overlapped with the Council of the Churches on the Christian Faith and the Common Life. Individual members circulated papers for comment by correspondence and for discussion in meetings held three or four times a year.
CustodialHistoryGiven to the Institute Library by Louis Arnaud Reid when he retired. Originally came into the possession of the Institute via Fred Clarke.
AccessStatusOpen
AccessConditionsOpen, subject to signature of Reader Application Form.
Related MaterialSome personal papers of Sir Fred Clarke are also held (DC/FC).
FindingAidsDetailed catalogue avaialble on the online catalogue.

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