| Description | Two folders of correspondence between Nicholas Hans and others as listed below. Also contains published material, programmes for conferences and events
Folder 1
Letters:
- Marie [Niemyska-Hessenowa], 13/6/1950. Letter informing the death of Prof. Hessen and his funeral. Update on a few successful conferences and plans for the publication of two articles. Letter in French.
- H L Elvin (Director, IOE), 25/11/1966. Thanking Hans for his donation to the Institute to aid the improvement of the comparative education holdings in the library and asking if he would like to establish a trust.
- Yoshi Shoda (Japan Women's University, Tokyo), 23/11/1931. Requesting his permission to publish her translation of his book 'Educational Policy in Soviet Russia' in Japanese.
- J Dover Wilson (Department of Education, King's College, London), 15/12/1924. Arrangements to meet.
- J Dover Wilson, 27/7/1926. Explaining that he cannot offer Hans the job he thought he could but promising to keep him in mind for future work.
- J Dover Wilson, 12/2/1931. Explaining that he is making Hans' lectures open so all students can attend.
- J Dover Wilson, 25/11/1931. Inviting Hans to attend an education discussion group on 'education in Russia'.
- F C Sharpley (Ministry of Information), 22/4/1940. Thanking Hans for returning his completed speaker's form and confirming his fee for speaking.
- J V [Ayrev] (Czechoslovak Legation, London), 20/3/1930. Thanking Hans for his offer to send a copy of his book 'The principles of educational policy' to the Czechoslovak Ministry of Education.
- Eustace Percy (The Education Year Book), 18/1/1933 - 18/12/1934 (10 letters, 11pp). Discussing various issues around the content and classification of work for the Education Year Book.
- J. Lauwerys (IOE), 31/10/1966. Thanking Hans for his donation for the comparative education holdings in the IOE library and discussing possible trust deed.
- J. Lauwerys (IOE), 13/5/1970. Letter to Grace Hans suggesting there be a bust or photo of Nicholas in the library and asking her opinion on this.
- J. Lauwerys (IOE), 27/7/1970. Letter to Grace Hans asking after her recent holiday to Los Angeles and discussing an upcoming memorial ceremony for Nicholas.
- extract of a letter from Sir Bernard Pares to Dr Goodchild (external registrar, University of London) and reply, 2/5/1928 re recommendation of Hans for appointment as a Matriculation Examiner
- C A Boyle (General Staff, Government of India), 4/12/1924. Sending christmas greetings, talking about hunting and shooting, saying he will be returning to live in the UK in 1932.
- C A Boyle (General Staff, Government of India), 21/1/1930. Update of his news, including hunting & shooting, and requesting a copy of Hans book on education in Soviet Russia.
- John [second name hard to read, Heeve/Leere?], ND. Inviting Hans to speak to a local church group about education, discussing a student from Sweden who Hans is sending to him and says she should be at the Poly and he will show her round the building and the ladies quarters.
- Invite from the Principal of King's College, London to a reception to postgraduate students, 13/1/1932
- Joyce Kenwick (Hatfield House, Cambridge Park, East Twickenham), 1/7/1931 & 12/7/1931. Discussing Nicholas & Grace Hans' visit to Hatfield House, and Nicholas' talk to the parents on education.
- Sir Bernard Pares (King's College, London), 15/3/1923. Discussing the Narodny Universitet, and a series of lectures.
- Sir Bernard Pares (King's College, London), 12/10/1923. Explaining the reasons why the Hut in King's College will not be available anymore for the University Extension Courses which Hans organised but that he will try to find rooms elsewhere.
- G A Pavlovsky (The Russian Academic Group in Great Britain), 18/11/1928. Arranging with Hans to teach a couple of courses on history and contemporary education in Russia at the The Russian Academic group. letter in Russian.
- Sheila MacDonald (The Royal Institute of International Affairs, London), 12/12/1932. Requesting that Hans' read over a paper on USSR educational system and correct any mistakes of omissions (paper not attached.
- Fletcher H Swift (School of Education, University of California), 7/6/1945. Discussing the end of the war, the move of Berkeley President, Dr Sproul, to the Reparations Commission, and family news.
- D. Korenchevsky (Lister Institute of Preventative Medicine), 22/3/1932.
Desclee, de Brouwer et Cie (print company), 1/10/1932 & 27/10/1932. Details of costs of printing for Hans' book 'Principles of Educational Policy'
- V. Lebedev. (Russian Archive), 4/7/1929. Confirmation of publication of Hans article on their journal as well as a few journals to be sent to Hans and information on their current programme and guests. Letter in Russian.
- Henry Wyman Holmes (Harvard Graduate School of Education), 14/1/1931. Explaining that the summer program for 1931 is full but they might be able to offer Hans a one off lecture spot, and giving details of who he should contact re the summer 1932 program.
- Margaret (Horticultural College, Kent), 21/5/1933. Requesting that Hans upcoming lecture at the college be on 'the equality of women in Russia).
- Katherine L Johnston (Principal, Maria Grey Training College, Brondesbury, London), 16/10/1933. Confirming date and fee for lecture on 'Principles of Education'.
- M E Sadler (University College, Oxford), 20/10/1933. Arrangements for them to meet.
- M T Florinsky (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Institute of Historical Research, London), 30/12/1924. Informing Hans on a conference in Oxford where his work had been discussed. Arranging a meeting tpo discuss the subject further. Letter in Russian.
- signature illegible (Russian Foreign Historical Archive, Prague), 1/6/1937. Acceptance of a book by Nicholas hans and request to send a few items in English for their collection. Letter in Russian.
- M M Chambers (Foreign Universities Project, American Council on Education, Washington), 11/6/1948. Thanking Hans for the articles he sent and discussing their proposed handbook on education in the Soviet Union.
- Sheila MacDonald (The Royal Institute of International Affairs, London), 21/12/1932. Thanking him for his help.
- Gordon [Stills? signature hard to read] (The Grand Lodge Library & Museum, London), 26/6/1934. Discussing a list of names Hans had sent him enquiring whether they were freemasons.
- Friedrich Schneider, 29/10/1946. Reestablishing acquaintance after 10 year gap due to him losing his job under the Nazi's. News of his new position as Chair of Comparative Education in Salzburg and editor of the International Review of Education. Asking if Hans would write an article.
- Friedrich Schneider, 22/11/1946. Same content as above letter.
- Friedrich Schneider, 20/1/1967. Best wishes for a stay in Munich. Asking advice for a student who wanted to improve her english. Letter in German.
- J Dover Wilson (King's College, University of London), 9/5/1930. Enclosing a letter from A E Zimmern (no longer attached) re parise from Zimmern for a book.
- J Dover Wilson (King's College, University of London), 14/11/1930. Discussing possibility of Hans giving lectures on Soviet Education.
- Karl Mannheim (IOE), 23/10/1946. Contact details for Professor Hans von Eckhardt & asking if Hans could write to establish contact.
- M E Sadler (University College, Oxford), 29/5/1934. Inviting Nicholas and Grace Hans to tea.
- M E Sadler (University College, Oxford). 5/6/1934. Discussing whether freemason connections facilitated promotions & appointments in England.
- University of London, 22/7/1926. Notice that the Senate of the University have conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on Hans and giving details of the public presentation ceremony.
- Eustace Perry (King's College, University of Durham), 12/10/1939. Explaining that he is out of touch with Government departments at the moment so not in a position to help Hans. Saying he has passed Hans name on the British Council.
- Robert Williams (IOE), 13/3/1975. Letter to Grace Hans enclosing a copy of the publication 'In Memoriam: Nicholas Hans'.
- Lionel Elvin (IOE), 15/4/1975. Letter to Grace Hans enclosing a copy of the publication 'In Memoriam: Nicholas Hans'.
- signature illegible, 1925. proposal to organise a group of russian authors abroad. Letter in Russian.
- G B Jeffery (IOE), 19/8/1946. Invitation to Hans to work as joint editor, with Lauwerys, of the Year Book of Education.
- signature illegible (The Russian Academic Group in Great Britain), 14/3/1924. queries to put ublish a traslation of his book amd give it to refugee students. Letter in Russian.
- postcard, 30/4/1930, signature and handwriting illegible. In Russian
- postcard, 18/8/1931, signature and handwriting illegible. In Russian
- Prof. N. Lussky (USA), 13/10/1924. Letter in Russian.
- S. Von Stern. Letter in Russian.
- Kal I Gezi (Sacramento State College), 20/4/1970. Letter to Grace Hans thanking her for permission to reprint two of Nicholas' articles in a book 'Education in comparative & international perspectives'
- Lt. Cdr. E.G. Smith (HMS Hawke), 19/7/1947. Inviting Hans to visit again for the Current Affairs week in October.
- Ernest Barker (Cambridge), 8/8/1945. Congratulating him on his appointment at King's College, London.
- London Regional Committee for Education Among H.M.Forces, 19/1/1944, 7/2/1944, 31/5/1945. Details of visits of the Inter-Allied Brains Trust (of which Nicholas Hans was a member) with details of how to prepare for and run the meeting.
- London Regional Committee for Education Among H.M.Forces, 30/8/1943. Invitation to give a lecture on Russian Education.
- W E Salt (University of Bristol, Regional Committee on Education for H M Forces), 30/12/1943. Arrangements for Hans to visit and give a lecture on 'A comparison of the Russian Commonwealth of antionas with the British Commonwealth.
- L E G Wall (Education Officer, Grenadier Guards), 30/1/1943. Invitation to have lunch in the Officers Mess prior to giving a lecture.
- Alice Havergal Skillicorn (Homerton College, Cambridge), 6/11/1940. Arrangements for Hans to give a lecture on 'Education in Russia'.
- N Scarlyn Wilson (Eastern Counties Committee for Adult Education in HM Forces), 6/1/1942. Arrangements for a lecture by Hans.
- E E D Hales (Board of Education), ND. Invitation to give a lecture on 'Education in Russia today' as part of a course for teachers in April.
- Duff Cooper (Special Secretariat, Ministry of Education, London). Letter addressed 'Dear Sir or Madam' with information on the war and what people in positions of authority, like Hans, could do to help allay people's fears.
- Hon. Warden (Mary Ward Settlement), 12/2/1931. Arrangements for him to give a lecture at the ward.
- I M Jarman (The Child-Study Society, London), 9/5/1932. Thanking him for coming to speak their meeting.
- Barbara Murphy (Secretary, Department for Advanced Studies, IOE), 10/10/1956. Enclosing two scripts by candidates for MA course registration (scripts not enclosed).
- Herbert Ward (Dean of the College of Preceptors). Thanks and praise for the revised edition of a book by Hans.
- Professor [N. Brzilli? name is hard to read] (Historian of Odessa University), 1921 & 1931. 3 letters, in Russian.
- Professor Cavenagh (King's College, London), 19/6/1945. Thanking Hans for his letter and saying he is sure they will be glad of his help at King's next year.
- Professor Cavenagh (King's College, London), 6/11/1945. Discussing possibly publication King's might publish and talking about revising the Year Book of Education.
- Professor Cavenagh (King's College, London), 18/4/1946. Passing on thanks from Cavenagh's father for a letter Hans wrote and explaining his father is very ill.
- Professor Cavenagh (King's College, London), 21/4/1946. Notice of the death of Cavenagh's father.
- Dorothy Jones (The World Association for Adult Education), 11/1/1926. Asking if Hans has time to help with translating some publications by the Board of Education in Moscow.
Folder 2 -
Letters:
- M M Chambers (American Youth Commission), 15/2/1938. Inviting Hans to contribute a chapter to a publication 'Review of Educational Research' (includes details of the proposed subject for the chapter)
- C H Chang, 22/12/1934. Thanks Nicholas and Grace for their help on Chang's visit to London.
- Herbert Read, (George Routledge & Sons Ltd) 24/6/1947. Offer of publication for his book on Comparative Education.
- Anastasia Healey (Institute of Classical Studies, University of London), 28/2/1980. Writing to Grace Hans to thank her for the ex libris which has been added to the book (possibly to a book donated in memory of Nicholas).
- James Henderson (Academic Registrar, University of London), 28/3/1947. Informing Nicholas that he has been granted recognition as a Teacher of Education at King's College and assigned to the Faculty of the Arts.
- Julian S Huxley (UNESCO), 12/3/1947. Giving dates and information for a conference on educational statistics which Hans will be attending.
- Percy Nunn (Director, IOE), 29/1/1934. Thanking him for an offcut he sent and explaining why he doesn't think it will be possible to arrange any public lectures
- University of London Commerce Degree Bureau & Appointments Board, 25/1/1929. Confirming they will keep Hans informed of any suitable posts.
- Sir Bernard Pares (King's College, London), 25/4/1928. Discussing arrangements for Hans appointment as a Matriculations Examiner.
- Ernest Barker (Cambridge), 30/10/1940. Discussing possible sources of work for Hans.
- letter, possibly in Russian, 1919
- S. (last name illegible) (headed paper from the Russian Daily Newspaper, Berlin), 23/4/1924
- 21/8/1922, T. Malinin., letter in Russian.
- Revue Pédagogique, École Russe à L'étranger, Prague, 1/1/1925 & 16/1/1925. Answering to Nicholas Hans question on the crisis in russian schools. Reply to Nicholas Hans request for books and informing him on the scarcity of material regarding international school systems. Wishing Hans success on his dissertation. Asking Hans if he could send them more material amd articles.Informing of a poential collaboration with another Prof. in Prague. 2 letters in Russian.
- 3 letters from the Russian Archive, Belgrade, 1930 & 1932. Sum paid for the pubblication of Hans' articles and arrangement to sendrecent journals' issues to Hans for his research. Congratulating Hans on inishing his book and enquiring of his next travel to Paris.
- Marion Coulon (Minstere de L'instruction Publique), 26/9/1947. Enquiring about Hans opinions on the schools he visited in Belgium. Letter in French.
- J (second name illegible), 24/5/1948. Invitation to a dinnr party with old comrades. Letter in French.
- G (Barthe? signature hard to read), 9/6/1948. Thanking him for a package he sent. Letter in French.
- N. Lossky, 10/1/1924. Postcard in Russian.
- Letter In Russian.
- Letter, signature illegible, In Russian.
- Farewell letters from three of Nicholas Hans secretaries in Russia, 1919. Letters in Russian.
- Director of Mobilisation, The War Office, London, 2/2/1940. Thanking Hans' for his application to register for the Army Officer's Emergency Reserve but explaining that he does not have the right qualifications for this.
Notes by Hans:
- 'To the Director of the IOE - report of Nicholas Hans, Research Fellow July 1955 - May 1956', detailing his academic activities, publications, foreign travel and research.
- 'Educational traditions - a study in comparative traditions', written in 1938
Published materials/leaflets/programmes:
- Programme (2 pages) for events at a conference at the Centre International D'Etudes Pedagogiques, April 1948. The programme is in a card, hand drawn and painted with the signature Monique Baud
- Public lecture programme for the School of Slavonic & Eust European Studies, 1946
- Notice of 24th annual meetings of the Child Study Society, London, April 1932
- Press clipping 'Word Educational Conference', in 'The Times', 27/7 noting a message of international goodwill from Nicholas Hans read at the conference.
- Details of the Comparative Education MA Intercollegiate Lectures by Nicholas Hans and Joseph Lauwerys, broken down by term.
- List of participants on a comparative education tour to Paris organised by the IOE, University of Oxford & University of Reading Departments of Education, Easter 1963
- Program for visits to the Centre International D'Etudes Pedagogiques, Sevres by Professors from London Institute of Education, 1948 & from London, Reading & Oxford, 1954, 1959 & 1964.
- typed copy of review of 'The Principles of Educational Policy' by Nicholas Hans, in 'The Times', 23/11/1929
- Memorial card for Madame Armand Hatinguais
- Programme for a visit by Nicholas Hans to Copenhagen, 1-10/8/1937 |