Herbert Baxter Adams

Herbert Baxter Adams Herbert Baxter Adams (April 16, 1850 – July 30, 1901) was an American educator and historian who brought German rigor to the study of history and social science in America. He was a professor at Johns Hopkins University.

He was a founding member of the American Historical Association, and one of the earliest educators using the seminar for teaching history. With a fresh PhD from the Heidelberg University in Germany, Johns Hopkins University brought Adams in as a teaching fellow in history during their inaugural year. Adams stayed with Johns Hopkins until his health failed.

Adams was instrumental in organizing the American Historical Association. A leading organizer of American graduate schools, he contributed to various reform efforts. He has been characterized as a His legacy is honored through various awards and professorships at Johns Hopkins University. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Methods of historical study /
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    Maryland's influence upon land cessions to the United States. : With minor papers on George Washington's interest in western lands, the Potomac company, and a national university /
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    Columbus and his discovery of America /
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    Public educational work in Baltimore /
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    Historical scholarship in the United States, 1876-1901: as revealed in the correspondence of Herbert B. Adams /
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    The life and writings of Jared Sparks : comprising selections from his journals and correspondence.
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    History of cooperation in the United States.
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