Briefly profiles six librarians who have played major roles in the history of cataloging: Antonio Panizzi, Charles Ammi Cutter, Seymour Lubetzky, Henry Evelyn Bliss, Grace Osgood Kelley, and Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan. (FM)

The article considers the contributions to aesthetics and philosophy of Irwin Edman, who was a professor of philosophy at Columbia University for 35 years. (SJL)

This appreciative portrait of John William Miller, a professor of philosophy at Williams College, 1924-1960, was written by one of his former students. An essay by Miller is appended. (SJL)

Lists 100 of the most important people in 20th century American librarianship, in alphabetical order, who were selected for the lasting and widespread impact they had on libraries, library service, and the nation. S.R. Ranganathan is the only non-U.S. librarian honored, as number 101. (LRW)

Arnold Gesell's (1880-1960) qualifications, career, experiences, and the events which led to his official appointment as the first school psychologist in the United States are discussed. Gesell was influenced by Hall's thinking, and his graduate studies were a combination of experimental, developmental, and clinical psychology. (JAZ)

What ex-presidents have done after retirement is described. Truman, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Teddy Roosevelt, Wilson, Coolidge, and Hoover are among those discussed. (RM)

Recounts life and professional contributions of Rene A. Ruiz, including his trailblazing work on Hispanic issues in counseling and psychology which places him among the true pioneers in the field. Reviews his career as a counselor, teacher, writer, and researcher. (Author/ABL)

Provides a brief biography of Agnes Louise Adams, who was awarded the first Distinguished Service Medallion by the National College of Education in 1980. (RJC)

Recommends leisurely reading for teachers: biographies on St. Augustine and Charles Lindbergh; novels by Edwidge Danticat, Kate Chopin, and Velma Allis; Edward Tufte's three volumes on the visual presentation of information; Jean Vanier's "Becoming Human;" the Harry Potter series, and Michael Tolkin's novel "The Player." (MLH)

This article looks at two modern institutions designed to discipline and control urban bodies--the school and the asylum--and the records they produced and the young people whose moral and cognitive capacities they tended. Both institutions are the sites of past childhood stories, yet the lives experienced in them are essentially anonymous. The…

This book presents 46 articles reprinted from the Journal of Counseling and Development (formerly The Personnel and Guidance Journal) from two series: "Pioneers in Guidance" and "Life Lines: Interviews with Pioneers in Counseling and Development." The stated purpose of the book is to document the personal and professional lives of early pioneers…

Describes early schooling of Sam Houston. Brief description of structure and curriculum of one room school in Maryville, Tennessee, where Houston taught in 1812. Notes Houston's later reflections on his teaching experience. (CS)

Heroism means different things to different people. Uncovering individual definitions requires discussion and personal insights. Five brief biographies to stimulate discussion are included. Activities are suggested. (MT)

With reference to the "Columbus principle" of innovative boldness endorsed in the article immediately preceeding this one, this columnist observes that, historically, Columbus may have been a good navigator but was a failure in management and died broke. (TE)

In recognition of Rudolf Friml's centenary (1879-1979), his career as a composer of operettas, musical comedies, and musical satires and as a concert pianist is reviewed. (KC)