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Article in NZ Listener, based on an interview with the English philosopher Gilbert Ryle, during his visit to New Zealan in 1954 and a photo of him, published on 24 September 1954, p. 22-23. Among other things,Gilbert Ryle talks about Arthur Prior,…

The Registrar, Canterbury University College to the Secretary of the Universities Bureau of the British Empire, 24 Dec. 1946, informing the Bureau of the appointment of Arthur Prior as a lecturer in philosophy.

Newspaper report on Prior's activities during his year of study leave in the UK

A letter from Arthur Prior to Karl Popper, sent on the 25th of May 1952, in which Prior informes Popper of his intention to apply for the position of Professor of Philosophy at the Canterbury University College, and asks him for a reference letter.

Two newspaper articles on the Philosophy Congress held in Christchurch from 22-25 May 1953, one reporting on the 2nd and the 3rd day sessions; the other reporting on the formation of the NZ section of the Australasian Association of Philosophy. It…

Letter from Arthur Prior to Charles Brasch, the editor of Landfall, sent on 25 June 1952. Prior suggested writing a reply to a latter to the editor. Brasch replied that there was no space to publish it.

Newspaper report on the final day of the Philosophy Congress held in Christchurch from 22-25 May 1953. It was the first ever philosophy conference held in New Zealand. The conference was international, as several of the speakers were from overseas.…

Christchurch newspaper The Press made an interview with A.N. Prior on the eve of his departure from New Zealand to the UK, to take up an academic postion at Manchester University.

Newspaper notice on Prior being granted refresher leave for 1956, The Press, 27 Apr. 1955, p. 12

Newspaper notice on Prior's appointment as British Academy Fellow, with biography and a photo of Prior.