J. Peter Grace, chairman and chief executive officer of W. R. Grace & Co., shares his thoughts on Drucker's writing. Contains Grace's original signature.
Associations, institutions, etc. - Membership; Letters; Karnovsky, Manfred L.; American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Manfred L. Karnovsky, the secretary of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, notifies Peter Drucker that he has been nominated as a fellow. Contains Karnovsky's original signature.
M. Douglas Kechter of Kerr, Kechter & Associates and a former Drucker student, updates him on what he has accomplished since his graduation in 1979, and thanks Drucker for his academic training.
The United States Information Service in Skopje, Yugoslavia has sent a birthday greeting card to Peter Drucker and has organized a round table to attempt to solve some of the problems facing the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia.
James C. Worthy sends Peter a statement outlining the program of the Laboratories for Innovation, a program established jointly with the Norris Institute and the University of Minnesota. In addition, Worthy enclosed a copy of a paper that appeared...
David J. Teece updates Peter Drucker on the student's progress at St. Petersburg State University including an annual ceremony to award the "Drucker Prize," and the launching of a student journal.
Martin Meyerson, president emeritus, university professor, and chairman of the University of Pennsylvania Foundation, recalls meeting with Drucker and Sears' CEO and key staff decades ago. He also mentions the limitation of information of...
Authorship; Influence (Psychology); United States - Politics and government; Letters
After reading Drucker's piece, "The Sickness of Government" in the journal, The Public Interest, Daniel P. Moynihan, Assistant to the United States President, tells Drucker that he has given it to the President to read and would like to talk to him...
Education; United States - Politics and government; Letters
David Riesman, of Harvard University, expresses his admiration for Drucker's work, "The Age of Social Transformation" and discusses the content contained in the last pages. Riesman goes on to reflect on the work and Drucker's essay, "Political...
Authorship; Lectures and lecturing; Speeches, addresses, etc.
Drucker is the 28th lecturer in The Claremont Colleges Annual Lecture Series. In his published informal talks, "Why We Are Not Making Much Progress," Drucker identifies three major misunderstandings of environmental advocates and problems...
Brother Leo V. Ryan, C.S.V., professor of management at DePaul University, forwards a copy of an edited work, "Etyka Biznesu," which contains Drucker's contribution and was published in Poland. Contains Ryan's original signature.
Frederick W. Smith, chairman and chief executive officer of Federal Express, writes that Drucker's comments and publications have provided value to Smith's organization. Contains Smith's original signature and handwritten note.
Peter W. Stanley, president of Pomona College, writes that the trustees and faculty cabinet of Pomona College have voted to award Drucker an honorary degree. Contains handwritten notes.
Dell Estrada, secretary to Lawrence R. Tollenaere, chairman and chief executive officer of Ameron, states that a copy of the videotape entitled, "The Manager & The Organization, How to Manage the Boss" is enclosed. Estrada also writes to the...
Sue Zimmerman, the director of the off-campus program at George Washington University, encloses a video copy of the 15th telecast presentation with Drucker. Contains Zimmerman's original signature.
Dolores Cross, president of Morris Brown College, reflects on her personal and professional relationship with Drucker for the Peter F. Drucker Archive. Contains Cross' original signature.
Dr. Sidney E. Harris, dean of the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, states he has enclosed a letter to Drucker and looks forward to participating in the Peter F. Drucker Archive celebration. Contains Harris' original...
