Louis D. Hartson Memoirs

After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College in 1908 and the Ph. D. from Clark University in 1911, Louis Hartson taught psychology at Grinnell College 1911-1923 and at Oberlin 1923-52. He recorded his memories of these years in 1973 and 1973. This collection consists of the 1976 record of his Grinnell experiences; the first typescript was edited and prepared by Margaret Kiesel, a Grinnell graduate and family friend. A bound copy of Memoirs 1904-19 and Reminiscences and Records [1905-69], which includes a bibliography of Hartson’s writings, is in the College Archives, 52/H235m

Provenance: Louis Hartson, 1976

Copyright: Grinnell College holds literary property rights to the 1904-19 memoirs; check with the College Archivist for restrictions on use.

Suggested citation: Louis Hartson papers, Grinnell College Libraries, Department of Special Collections, Grinnell, Iowa. Ms.01.55.

Contents:
Memoirs, 1904-19,
Holograph. 56 leaves
Typescript. 45 leaves. Edited and typed by Margaret Kiesel
Final typescript. 55 leaves.
(Memoir includes comments about Ernest Jaqua and Harry Hopkins)

Four letters from G. Stanley Hall, Clark University, to Hartson, Xerox copies (original letters returned to Hartson to be forwarded to Clark University). April 28, 1910, May 4, 1910, Jan. 1, 1912.

Negatives of debaters against Cornell, 1908
(Kinsley, Boardman, Hartson)