Guide to the Walter P. Paepcke Papers 1912-1961 - The University ...
Guide to the Walter P. Paepcke Papers 1912-1961 - The University ...
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Series IV: Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies<br />
Series IV, contains information on <strong>the</strong> Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies and covers<br />
<strong>the</strong> period 1945 <strong>to</strong> 1976. <strong>The</strong> files in this series were maintained by <strong>Walter</strong> <strong>Paepcke</strong>, founder<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Aspen Institute. <strong>The</strong> series has been arranged alphabetically by subject and includes<br />
correspondence, financial documents, contracts, brochures and publications. Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs found<br />
in this series have been removed and placed in Series VI.<br />
<strong>The</strong> idea for <strong>the</strong> establishment of <strong>the</strong> Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies (AIHS) emerged<br />
from <strong>the</strong> success of <strong>the</strong> Goe<strong>the</strong> Festival held in Aspen in 1949. <strong>The</strong> festival, which honored<br />
<strong>the</strong> German poet and humanist, launched <strong>the</strong> idea for an intellectual and cultural center of<br />
continuing education. In 1950 <strong>the</strong> AIHS was organized by <strong>Walter</strong> P. <strong>Paepcke</strong>, chairman of <strong>the</strong><br />
Container Corporation of America and a key player in <strong>the</strong> Goe<strong>the</strong> Bicentennial Foundation<br />
and festival. <strong>The</strong> AIHS was created as a non-profit institute that supported <strong>the</strong> tradition of<br />
free inquiry in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> realm of ideas and <strong>the</strong> communication of <strong>the</strong> arts. <strong>The</strong> institute provided<br />
seminars, lectures, forums, and discussions conducted by leaders in commerce, industry, science,<br />
education, religion, and government.<br />
<strong>The</strong> institute's programs included an Executive’s Program, which gave people experienced<br />
with decision making <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> understand <strong>the</strong>ir role in society and develop goals<br />
and convictions for <strong>the</strong>ir lives. Also, a Lecture Series offered weekly discussions on <strong>the</strong> "Great<br />
Ideas of Contemporary Man"; a Health Center that provided activities and facilities for exercise,<br />
recreation, and relaxation; and <strong>the</strong> Aspen Music Festival provided concerts, recitals, films, and<br />
artistic exhibitions.<br />
Box 86<br />
Folder 1<br />
Adler, Mortimer J., 1957<br />
Box 86<br />
Folder 2<br />
Adler, Mortimer J., 1958<br />
Box 86<br />
Folder 3<br />
Adler, Mortimer J., 1959<br />
Box 86<br />
Folder 4<br />
Advertising and publicity, 1946<br />
Box 86<br />
Folder 5<br />
Advertising and publicity, 1948<br />
Box 86<br />
Folder 6-8<br />
Advertising and publicity, 1950<br />
Box 86<br />
Folder 9-10<br />
Advertising and publicity, 1951<br />
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