Date
8-1959
Length
1 hour 21 minutes
Notes
Jacques Barzun, a French-born American historian of ideas, served as Dean of the Graduate School at Columbia University from 1955-1968, and in 1959 published his widely-read book, The House of Intellect.
In this presentation at Portland State College, Barzun discusses the influences of popular literature, journalism, advertising, and particularly science and statistics on linguistic meaning and written communication.
Transferred and preserved by Portland State University Library’s Special Collections with the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Subjects
Linguistic change
Original Format
Reel to reel, 3.75 ips, 1/2 track, mono, 2 tracks recorded
Rights
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11057
Recommended Citation
Barzun, Jacques, ""The Written Word: Antidote to Number"" (1959). Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers. 9.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11057
Description
PSU Library Special Collections and University Archives presents these recordings as part of the historical record. They reflect the recollections and opinions of the individual speakers and are not intended to be representative of the views of Portland State University. They may contain language, ideas, or stereotypes that are offensive to others.
Transcript added on July 22, 2024.