Keppel, Francis, 1916-1990

Overview: Francis Keppel (1916-1990), dean of the Harvard University Graduate School of Education from 1948 to 1962, worked at Harvard University in several different positions from 1939 until his death in 1990, including assistant dean of freshmen, dean of the Graduate School of Education, senior lecturer in education, and Overseer. His papers consist of professional and personal correspondence, biographical and family materials, writings, audio recordings and transcripts of speeches, teaching...

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This group of records documents the administratoin of research and teaching in the field of education at Harvard chiefly from the founding of the Graduate School of Education in 1920 through 1972. Some records pre-date the Graduate School Education.