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.
Authors and publishers; Hospitality; Peru; Sears, Roebuck and Company; Letters
Drucker thanks Don Bunting, President of Sears Roebuck del Peru, for his kindness and hospitality in Lima. He also mentions that he has sent him a copy of his book and hopes to get it published in Spanish soon. Contains handwritten note.
Drucker tells Tanja Eichenberger to contact Orlene Barger of the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management for information regarding admission policies.
After receiving wonderful news, Drucker thanks David J. Teece, Director of the Institute of Management, Innovation and Organization at the University of California, Berkeley.
Joseph H. Blatchford is pleased that the President has appointed Drucker to the National Advisory Council of the Peace Corps and looks forward to working with him.
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.
After creating a synthesis of Drucker's ideas, practices and principles, Cass Canfield, Jr. of HarperCollins, suggests selling the synthesis on audio cassettes and in paperback as an introduction to Drucker's management ideas and philosophy.
Associations, institutions, etc. - Membership; National Academy of Public Administration; Letters
Alan L. Dean, of the National Academy of Public Administration, invites Peter Drucker to attend its annual meeting after being elected as an honorary member. Contains Dean's original signature.
Sears, Roebuck and Company; Katz, Donald R.; Norris, William C., 1911-2006; Letters
James C. Worthy has reviewed the new book on Sears for Illinois Issues and has sent a letter to Dave Moore explaining unknown background of the publication. In addition, Worthy received from Bill Norris, a printed schedule entitled the "Prospectus...
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.
Letters; Hospitality; National Merit Scholarship Corporation (U.S.); Public Relations
James C. Worthy sent copies of recently issued materials on different phases of new public relations programs, such as the Merit Scholarship Program, Urban Renewal and Medical Program.
Lyndall Urwick has sent a review of Drucker's book, "The Practice of Management," and has included copies of his latest publications for Drucker to view.
Irving Louis Horowitz, the Hannah Arendt Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Political Science at Rutgers University, discusses work on Schumpeter and shares his thoughts on three of Drucker's recent pieces. Contains Horowitz's original...
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.
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...
Gale D. Merseth, dean and professor of management at the Peter F. Drucker Graduate Management Center thanks Drucker for the many ways he supports the center. Contains Merseth's original signature.
