Drucker congratulates James Worthy on the publication of Big Business and Free Men. Drucker also mentions that he is working on a series of articles that he would like Worthy to view. Contains Drucker's original signature.
Hoping to give a manuscript copy to Theodore Houser before his departure, Drucker encourages James Worthy to distribute the attached manuscript draft to several typists to expedite the process. Contains Drucker's original signature.
Drucker expresses delight that James Worthy's book is near completion and states that his own book is making progress. Handwritten note on letter and Drucker's original signature.
Manuscript preparation (Authorship); Authors and publishers--England; Authors and publishers--Germany; Urwick, Lyndall F. (Lyndall Fownes), 1891-1983; Letters
Drucker suggests that the best way to get James Worthy's book published in England is through the support of a British organization. Contains Drucker's original signature.
Authorship; Education - Curricula; Letters; Worthy, James C.; Drucker, Peter F. (Peter Ferdinand), 1909-2005
Drucker agrees with James Worthy's curriculum and believes that the splintering of management learning is senseless. Drucker also states he is working on a book and congratulates Worthy on his "retirement." Contains Drucker's original signature.
Authors and publishers; Copy editing; Manuscript preparation (Authorship); Letters
Drucker thanks James Worthy for his manuscript and encourages him to find a first-rate copy editor and publisher. He suggests contacting Ann Adelman as a possible copy editor. Contains Drucker's original signature.
Authors and publishers; Authorship; Letters; University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus). Press
Drucker asks if James Worthy's daughter, Joan, has won re-election and delights at the news that the University of Illinois Press wants to publish Worthy's papers. Drucker states he is beginning a new book which will primarily be about emerging...
Drucker thanks James Worthy for sending him his papers. He feels they are excellent and important and deserve to be published. Handwritten note contains Drucker's original signature.
Drucker writes that he is sorry that he will not have the opportunity to participate in a discussion under the chairmanship of J.M. Juran due to a change in program of the National Management Council. He also shares his thoughts on Juran's...
Brent Bowers, the author of 1,000 Years, 1,000 People: Ranking the Men and Women Who Shaped the Millennium, sends Drucker a copy of the book which features him and asks Drucker to comment on his reaction. Contains Bowers' original signature.
James C. Worthy discusses the high sales of his publication, "Big Business and Free Men," in Chicago and notes that two reviews missed the point of his argument.
James C. Worthy is sending Chapter 9, from his unpublished book, to Peter Drucker for review and suggestions. James C. Worthy adds that he needs to find a better title for the book.
Letters; Drucker, Peter F. (Peter Ferdinand), 1909-2005; Worthy, James C.; Wood, Robert E. (Robert Elkington), 1879-1969; Authorship
James C. Worthy has asked Peter Drucker to comment on the manuscript about General Wood and has explained his use of sources, the necessity of an epilogue and the general structure of the manuscript.
Manuscript preparation (Authorship); Letters;Word processors; Publishers and publishing
James C. Worthy discusses developments of his biography on General Wood, as his entire manuscript has been "word processed." In addition, Worthy asks Drucker for assistance in coming up with a better title of the biography and has enclosed copies...
Letters; Authorship; Nonprofit organizations; University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus). Press; Publishers and publishing
James C. Worthy notes his appreciation for the copy of Peter Drucker's latest book on non-profit organizations. In addition, Worthy has sent a copy of a chapter that will be published in a volume entitled, "Management Laureates: A collection of...
