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Series IV. Professional Activities, 1935-1989
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Scope and Content Notes: This series documents Sellars' professional activities that are often associated with his academic career, but more clearly represent his contributions to the larger philosophical community. These files are divided into four subseries that highlight Sellars' attendance at conferences and summer institutes, his correspondence with other philosophers, his editorship of
Philosophical Studies, and his professional society memberships. Each of these subseries contains extensive scope and content notes.
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Subseries 1. Conferences and Summer Institutes, 1953-1988
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Scope and Content Notes: Classified as either conferences or summer institutes, these files document Sellars's attendance of professional gatherings. Under each of these headings, the files are arranged alphabetically by topic. The bulk of the files contain minimal information on the content of the conferences and simply document Sellars's travel accommodations and provide general information on the host institution. However, there are several highly informative files from conferences about the "Concept of Matter," "Mind and Brain," "Philosophy of Language," "Predication," and the "Summer Institute on the History and Philosophy of Science and Mathematics." These more extensive files tend to contain agendas, correspondence, copies of the presented papers, and Sellars's notes on the presentations.
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Section: Conferences
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American Philosophical Association, 1971-1983
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Action Theory, 1974-1975
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Concept of Matter, 1961
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Culture and Science, 1971
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Human Action, undated
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Induction, 1961
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International Philosophy, 1976
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Kant, 1974-1985
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Language, Intentionality, and Translation Theory, 1972-1973
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Linguistics, 1973
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Logic, Methodology, and Philosophy of Science, 1964, 1983
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Metaphysics, 1969-1983
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Mind and Brain, 1971-1972
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Section: Miscellaneous lecture announcements, 1956-1971
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Miscellaneous conference topics, 1965-1988
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Section: NIHR Conference, undated
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Philosophical Concepts in High School Teaching, 1971
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Philosophy of Language, 1950
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Philosophy of Psychology and the Sciences, 1953-1980
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Philosophy of Sellars, 1976, 1979
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Predication - Presented papers, 1981
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Box 155
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Predication - Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1981-1983
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Predication, Rationality, Realism, and Reasoning, 1961-1986
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Relation between Philosophy and Theology, 1953
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Section: Roy Wood Sellars conference audio, 1970
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Scientific Realism, 1983-1984
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Transcendental Arguments, 1977
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Unity of the Sciences, 1976
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Section: Unknown conference audio, undated
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Wittgenstein Symposium, 1984
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World Congress of Philosophy, 1971-1983
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Section: Summer Institutes
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American Philosophy, 1976
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Continental Philosophy, 1980
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Early Modern Philosophy, 1973-1974
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History and Philosophy of Science and Mathematics, 1960-1963
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Box 157
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History and Philosophy of Science and Mathematics, 1964
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Metaphysics, 1968
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Theory of Knowledge, 1971-1972
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Subseries 2. Correspondence, 1935-1989
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Scope and Content Notes: This subseries is composed of correspondence originating from established or aspiring philosophers, who sought Sellars's expertise. It is subdivided into two categories: correspondence with individuals and correspondence by topic, which are arranged alphabetically. The most informative files in this series are those arranged by individual, which cover a combination of the topics listed below. When considering the correspondence by topic, the most noteworthy files are philosophical debate files, which contain correspondence from individuals who have read Sellars work and either have questions on his philosophy or doubt his approach. These files document the exchange of opinions, which often lead to a clarification of the arguments and clearly establish the fundamental differences in reasoning. The speaking engagement files reveal which institutions invited Sellars to be a speaker, as well as the topics covered by the lectures. The reviews and critiques files generally consist of cover letters, which accompanied manuscripts submitted to Sellars, and to a lesser extent, carbon copies of Sellars's critiques. The recommendations files do not contain Sellars's recommendations for students, since these are located in Section four of Series three. Instead, these recommendation files contain requests from individuals desiring a recommendation, as well as correspondence from institutions seeking Sellars's insight into possible candidates for a particular position. The copy request files contain solicitations for Sellars's offprints and copies of his unpublished articles and lectures.
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Section: Individuals
Box 158
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Adams, E. M., 1962-1966
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Amaral, Pedro, 1973-1985
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Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc., 1949-1972
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Aune, Bruce, 1958-1979
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Baier, Annette, 1971-1972
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Baier, Kurt, 1962-1980
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Bar-Hillel, Yehoshua, 1951-1967
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Berdt, Phyllis, 1956
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Bergmann, Gustav, 1947-1975
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Bernstein, Richard, 1961-1971
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Bieri, Peter, 1974-1982
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Binkley, Robert, 1957-1972
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Blanshard, Brand, 1937-1977
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Brandt, Richard B., 1951-1979
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Buck, Roger C., 1949-1968
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Burian, Richard, 1968-1984
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Bynum, Terrell Ward, 1965-1975
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Box 159
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Carnap, Rudolf, 1947-1963
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Castaneda, Hector-Neri, 1954-1982
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Chappell, Vere, 1964-1971
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Chisholm, Roderick, 1951-1979
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Clark, Romane, 1953-1981
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Cohen, Robert S., 1961-1985
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Cornman, James, 1966-1978
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Crawford, Patricia, 1954-1975
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Delaney, C.F., 1968-1977
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Donagan, Alan, 1954-1980
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Echelbarger, Charles, 1973-1979
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Farber, Marvin, 1935-1973
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Feigl, Herbert, 1946-1980
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Feyerabend, Paul, 1962-1963
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Firth, Roderick, 1968-1974
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Fitch, Frederic B., 1963
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Frankena, William, 1949-1974
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Box 160
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Grunbaum, Adolf, 1957-1981
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Guleserian, Theodore, 1963-1970
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Gutting, Gary, 1976-1981
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Hall, Everett, 1948-1955
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Hanson, Norwood Russell, 1960-1965
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Hare, Richard M., 1953-1980
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Harman, Gilbert H., 1965-1981
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Hochberg, Herbert, 1973-1977
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Hosler, Douglas, 1964-1972
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Hospers, John, 1954-1968
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Kemeny, John, 1953
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Kidder, Joel, 1964-1968
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Kiteley, Murray, 1989
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Kvart, Igal, 1974-1983
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LaPara, Nicholas, 1964-1973
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Lehrer, Keith, 1957-1979
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Linnell, John, 1951-1965
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Box 161
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Loux, Michael J., 1972-1978
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Luckenbach, Sidney A., 1965-1973
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Maclagan, W. G., 1939-1964
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Marcus, Ruth Barcan, 1963-1979
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Marras, Ausonio, 1970-1984
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McMullin, Ernan, 1960-1978
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Mourelatos, Alex, 1963-1976
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Nakhnikian, George, 1956-1975
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Nyiri, J.C., 1968-1984
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Owens, Joseph, 1964
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Owens, Kathleen, 1974-1988
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Pap, Arthur, 1949-1955
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Pappas, George, 1975-1981
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Pitt, Joseph, 1970-1981
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Quine, W. V., 1949-1978
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Raab, Francis, 1952
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Rorty, Richard, 1961-1980
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Rosenberg, Jay, 1965-1982
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Rosenthal, David, 1965-1987
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Box 162
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Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd., 1962-1989
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Ryle, Gilbert, 1936-1969
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Savitt, Steven, 1965, 1978
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Sellars, Roy Wood, 1940-1973
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Sicha, Jeffrey, 1963-1989
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Smart, J. J. C., 1962-1981
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Terrell, Burnham, 1957
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Thomson, Judith, 1979
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Box 163
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Turnball, Robert, 1950-1984
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Vlastos, Gregory, 1950-1974
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Weiss, Paul, 1952-1981
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Wells, Rulon, 1949-1972
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Williams, Donald, 1949-1963
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Section: Correspondence by Topic
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Copy requests, 1948-1983
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Box 164
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Copy requests, 1948-1981
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Evaluations of philosophy departments, 1967-1979
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Fellowships, 1937-1981
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Job offers, 1966-1974
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Miscellaneous, 1948-1984
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Box 165
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Offprints with cover letters, 1951-1983
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Philosophical debates, 1960-1982
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Box 166
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Philosophical debates, 1951-1985
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Publishers/editors, 1948-1987
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Box 167
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Publishers/editors, 1950-1987
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Requests for recommendations, 1952-1985
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Box 168
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Requests for recommendations, 1951-1988
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Reviews and critiques, 1951-1983
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Roy Wood Sellars subject file, 1966-1985
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Box 169
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Speaking engagements, 1950-1985
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Box 170
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Speaking engagements, 1955-1983
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Visiting professorships, 1949-1976
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Subseries 3. Editorship of
Philosophical Studies, 1957-1989
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Scope and Content Notes: These files chronicle Sellars establishment and editorship of the journal
Philosophical Studies from 1951-1989. These files also document the creation of a related book series,
Philosophical Studies Series in Philosophy. Most of the files pertain to the journal and consist of correspondence. Largely composed of cover letters, this correspondence originates from philosophers who are submitting their manuscripts for publication. The cover letters are supplemented by a limited amount of manuscripts, as well as letters of acceptance, rejection notices, or evaluations of the manuscripts. The correspondence with publishers illuminates the process of selecting and arranging published articles, as well as granting permission to reproduce articles. In addition to correspondence the subseries contain a log book of manuscripts as well as referee reports. These reports are especially important, since they provide researchers with succinct evaluations of a philosopher's argument. The files relating to the journal phase out in 1974, when Sellars decided to resign as editor and focus on the development of the book series. The book series correspondence is similar to the article submission correspondence and highlights the types of manuscripts submitted for publication.
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Section: Journal
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Correspondence on article submissions, 1957-1962
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Box 171
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Correspondence on article submissions, 1963-1967
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Correspondence on article submissions, 1968-1972
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Box 173
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Correspondence on article submissions, 1972-1974
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Correspondence on article submissions, 1973-1974
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Correspondence of editorial board, 1971-1974
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Correspondence with Minnesota Press, 1949-1974
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Correspondence with Reidel, 1970-1976
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Log book, 1949-1959
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Referee reports, 1965-1975
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Section: Book Series
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Contracts, 1973-1978
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Box 176
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Correspondence, 1973-1989
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Subseries 4. Professional Societies, 1939-1987
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Scope and Content Notes: These files document Sellars's activity within various professional associations, committees, foundations, and societies. The files are arranged alphabetically by organization title. He was particularly involved with the American Philosophical Association and these files document his participation in several committees. Extensive files exist for the Federation Internationale Des Societes De Philosophie, which reveal Sellars's interest in the international philosophical community. This section also contains files related to Sellars's service on the editorial board of
The Monist. Mostly consisting of correspondence, these files document the process of developing the quarterly issues of the journal. The National Science Foundation files document Sellars's activity as a consultant to the History and Philosophy of Science division, as well as his own grant proposals.
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American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1971-1987
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American Association of University Professors, 1952-1973
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American Catholic Philosophical Association, 1971-1974
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American Council of Learned Societies, 1964, 1971
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Section: American Philosophical Association
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Board of officers, 1969-1970
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Committee on International Cooperation, 1968-1973
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General, 1964-1972
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General, 1974-1981
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Executive Committee, 1967-1983
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Nominating Committee, 1971
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Program Committee, 1963-1967
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American Philosophical Quarterly, 1962-1979
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Association of Philosophy Journal Editors, 1971-1977
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Center for Advanced Study in the Behavior Sciences, 1975-1978
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Section: Council for Philosophical Studies
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General, 1964-1972
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Visiting philosopher program, 1968
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Federation Internationale Des Societes De Philosophie, 1965-1971
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Box 179
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Federation Internationale Des Societes De Philosophie, 1972-1983
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Humanist Society, 1939-1942
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Hume Society, 1978-1983
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Institute of Intercultural Research, 1973-1974
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Leibniz Society, 1978-1983
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Metaphysical Society of America, 1971-1985
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Mind Association, 1965-1984
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Miscellaneous Societies, 1952-1984
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Monist,Correspondence, 1961-1982
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National Endowment for the Humanities1968-1978
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Section: National Science Foundation
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Consulting, 1962-1974
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Research project, 1963-1978
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Rhodes Scholarship Trust, 1953-1958
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Section: Philosophy of Science Association
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General, 1970-1985
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Biennial meeting, 1976-1977
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 1969, 1972
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