A presentation of the "Father of Organic Chemistry" whose fame rests on three aspects: (1) his original research; (2) his teaching ability and the legacy he left his gifted pupils; and (3) his interest and efforts in teaching to the layman. (DF)

Discusses the work of contemporary writers Manuel Ferrard, Medardo Fraile, Camilo Jose Cela, Julio Mathias, Jose Maria Cabodevilla, and Federico Carlos Sainz de Robles. (DS)

Oral history as the creation of new historical documentation, not the recording or preserving of documentation-even oral documentation-that already exists is discussed. (45 references) (Author/SJ)

Describes the problems in New York City's schools during the period from 1898 to 1914 and Superintendent Julia Richman's innovative approaches to solutions. (MB)

Special issue in honor of the contemporary Spanish poet, Luis Rosales. (DS)

Reports on the life and works of contemporary Spanish writers Samuel Gili Gaya, Emilio Romero, Begona Garcia Diego, Ramiro Pinilla, Felix Grande, and Juan Antonio Cabezas. (DS)

Reports on life and works of contemporary Spanish writers Julian Marias, Carmen Nonell, Luis Martin Santos, Luis Felipe Vivanco, Mario Lacruz, and Jose Maria Rodriguez Mendez. (DS)

Based on a 1968 interview with Miss Coatsworth; includes a bibliography. (SW)

Special issue devoted to life and works of Gustavo Adolfo Becquer. (DS)

A study of Thomas William Marshall, who in 1847 was chosen by the Catholic Poor-School Committee to be their first inspector. (MB)

Continuing series on contemporary authors in Spain. Authors treated are Narciso Alonso Cortes, Manuel Arce, Carmen Llorca, Angel Maria de Lera, Louis Jimenez, Martos and Alfonso Sastre. (DS)

Four texts are reviewed: a compilation of essays on Canadian education; a collection of primary and secondary materials on Western education; a biography of Simon Bolivar as an educator; and, a collection of essays by Samuel Hartlib and John Dury from 17th century England. (DB)