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Reference numberCD/55/3
LevelItem
TitleSuggestions for the organisation of the Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Foundation
Date[June 1919]
DescriptionGoes over the educational objects of the organisation. Proposes to endow a Foundation to take over the copyright of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, and to invest ownership and management of that work in a public educational trust. Discusses the production of supplementary volumes to make sure the Encyclopaedia is abreast of advancements in knowledge. Discusses costs, educational features (including establishing scholarships), business, and setting up a Committee of scholars nominated by the Royal Society and the British Academy. Discusses the pay for the members of the Trustees Board. Discusses setting up courses for students, and awarding scholarships to the 12 best.
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FormatTypescript
Access statusOpen
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