After receiving a letter from James Worthy, Drucker thanks him for making a correction to his statement about the 4-H clubs. Contains handwritten note and original signature by Drucker.
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...
International Management Congress; McNamara, Robert S., 1916-; Letters
Drucker is delighted to hear that the Honorable Thomas D. Morris, Inspector General of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare is presenting a paper on Robert McNamara and writes his thoughts about him. Drucker also urges Morris to...
Although Drucker is flattered by Hebrew Union College's offer to bestow an honorary doctorate upon him, he writes Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman, President of the school, to decline the honor and states his reasons for the decision.
After a visit to Taiwan, Drucker is told that his visit was helpful in advancing modern management thinking and that Premier Chiang was pleased to see him.
Nonprofit organizations; Social entrepreneurship; Letters
Jerr Boschee thanks Drucker for spending time with him and Jim Worthy earlier in the month, and keeps Drucker abreast of the progress of the Alpha Center for Social Entrepreneurs. Contains handwritten note by Drucker.
Bob Buford tells Drucker that his advice and encouragement are important to him and that Drucker's mind has always been years ahead of events. Signed Bob Buford and bje.
International Rescue Committee; Management; Refugees; Letters
Leo Cherne, the executive director of the Research Institute of America, Inc., discusses the historical role of the International Rescue Committee in Eastern Europe and other areas and how management is badly needed in those places. Contains...
James C. Worthy describes the efforts to organize the Alpha Center for Public/Private Initiatives, Inc. and steps are being taken to establish the Beacon Fund, which will help provide financing for future enterprises. In addition, Worthy wishes to...
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...
James C. Worthy discusses Drucker's idea of addressing social problems as business opportunities and the establishment of the Alpha Center for Public/Private Initiatives.
William A. Draves, president of the Learning Resources Network (LERN) thanks Drucker for the impact he has had on the organization and states its status. Contains Draves' original signature.
James C. Worthy informs Peter Drucker of meeting plans with Jim Boschee in Claremont and notes that he received a copy of Drucker's new book, entitled "The Ecological Vision."
The Committee on Honors of the Faculty, Board of Governors of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion has approved an honorary degree to be conferred to Peter Drucker at the graduation ceremony.
Ray Houdtzagers, a program manager for the American Management Association, thanks Drucker for his satellite broadcast presentation and includes comments from some of the viewers. Contains Houdtzagers' original signature.
Business planning; Influence (Psychology); Letters
After reading one of Drucker's books, Frank Paxton, Jr., president of the Frank Paxton Company, tells Drucker that he has revised the firm's 1981 goals, plans, and budget around the concepts explained in the book. Contains Paxton's original...
A year after meeting Drucker, the members of Massey-Ferguson Limited, enclose press releases describing how the organization has progressed. They also go on to say that they could not imagine any other consultant giving them inspiration to carry...
