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Leacock, Stephen 1869-1944

Archival location guide — where this economist’s surviving papers are held, their notable correspondents, and key published sources.

Portrait of Leacock, Stephen 1869-1944

Born 1869 · died 1944

Stephen Butler Leacock was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humourist. From 1915 to 1925, he was the best-known English-speaking humourist in the world.

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Where the papers are held

The surviving papers of Leacock, Stephen 1869-1944 are held at McGill University Archives; Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.

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Read the works online

Digitised full-text books and writings by Leacock, Stephen 1869-1944 — free to read.

Cite this entry

Leacock, Stephen 1869-1944. “Archival papers.” Economists’ Papers, https://www.economistspapers.org.uk/leacock-stephen-1869-1944/ (accessed 17 Jun 2026).