History fans are in for a treat. The New York Times online archives has thousands of articles containing the phrase "Ethical Culture", many of which, according to Times' policy, are freely available (you will need a free NY Times online ID after viewing three articles). Other articles require a NY Times subscription ID, and yet others are available only to Premium subscribers.
Here is a sampling of articles published prior to 1920 that are freely available (if you're not logged in you may be prompted to do so after the first few articles). (Warning: I received a few error messages. If this happens, either refresh the web page or close the browser window and try again):
Here is a sampling of articles published prior to 1920 that are freely available (if you're not logged in you may be prompted to do so after the first few articles). (Warning: I received a few error messages. If this happens, either refresh the web page or close the browser window and try again):
- 1878: Ethical Culture (earliest article I could find)
- 1885: Believers In Ethical Culture: The Ninth Anniversary Of Prof. Felix Adler's School
- 1895: Ethical Culture Society: Prosperous Branches in Europe (article begins with "The movement of ethical culture, now so prominent in all sections of the United States and portions of Europe, had its origin in this city, where the first Ethical Society was founded in 1876.")
- 1899: Ethical Culture Home: The Society Buys Eight Lots in Central Park West
- 1902: Ethical Culture Society: Cornerstone of Its New Building Laid in Mayor's Presence
- 1905: Ethical Culture: Thirty Years Old To-Day
- 1909: New Home For Ethical Culture Society: Imposing Structure Facing Central Park
- 1916: Ethical Culture Movement Forty Years Old
- 1916: Dr. Elliott Praises Settlement Work
- 1918: Ethical Culture Victor - Basket Ball Team Defeats Horace Mann, 29 To 15 (including someone named Adler playing center; REALLY!)
- Go to the NY Times home page
- Type "ethical culture" (with quotes) in the search field just under the NY Times banner
- Select one of the following from the dropdown list to the right of the search field according to your whim: NYT Archive since 1981 or NYT Archive 1851 - 1980 (this is more fun!)
- Click Search
Thanks, Ken, for your great research and these fascinating articles. The first one from 1878, illustrates the enthusiasm and optimism of nascent Ethical Culture that it was ushering in a new, historical stage of religion.
ReplyDeleteThe 1916 piece by Felix Adler is a superb summary of what Ethical Culture was and is about. Promoting reverence for the sacred worth of the person was clearly central in Adler's thinking.