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The Press: "Philosophical congress, opening meetings yesterday"
Newspaper report in The Press on the first 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…
The Press: "Philosophical congress, Seven professors of philosophy meet in Christchurch" [photograph]
A photograph of the seven professors, including Prior, attending the Philosophy Congress 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…
Letter from A.N. Prior to the Registrar, Canterbury University College
Arthur Prior to the CUC Registrar, 23 Dec. 1946, accepting the position of Lecturer in Philosophy
Interview in the NZ Listener with G. Ryle: "Man of Ideas"
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,…
Letter from the Registrar, Canterbury University College, to the Secretary, Universities Bureau of the British Empire
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.
The Press: "Professor Returns, Visit to British Universities"
Newspaper report on Prior's activities during his year of study leave in the UK
Letter from A.N. Prior to K.R. Popper [1]
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.
The Press: "Philosophical congress, Sessions During Weekend & Holding of More Congresses"
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…
Insurance papers addressed to the Poppers [1]
A notice from Edward Lumley & Sons Ltd, saying that the insurance policy on the Poppers' house needed renewing. The policy was under Hennie's name. Included is a receipt for a cheque to the same company and the insurance cover.
The Press: "Philosophical Congress, Final Session"
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.…