This monograph deals with the many contributions of J. R. Kidd to adult learning on a world scale. In Part 1, a number of scholars, family members, and friends comment upon specific events they witnessed in Kidd's life. This anecdotal, biographical, and historical section begins with an introduction by Nancy J. Cochrane and personal accounts from Kidd's two sisters, Mary McIvor and Muriel Teager ("The Early Years"). The following chapters contain many different perceptions of Kidd's career from colleagues, students, and friends. Chapters and authors are "The Gibson's Experience" (Lester R. Peterson); "J. R. Kidd's Contribution to Film and Broadcasting in Adult Education" (Harry Campbell); "A Decade of Leadership in the Canadian Association for Adult Education (Gordon Selman);"Roby Kidd and the Move to Professional Status of Adult Education" (Gordon Selman); "Roby Kidd and the Caribbean" (Leonard Shorey and Esmond Ramesar); "International Outreach" (S. C. Dutta); "Cultural and Humanitarian Activities Leading to an International Role and Focus" (W. A. Teager); "OISE: A Provincial College with a Window on the World" (Reg Herman); "The Rajasthan Experience: Living and Learning in India" (James A. Draper); "The Growing Edge: Adult Education's Social Role" (Evelyn M. Boyd and Somsak Boonyawiroj); "Roby Kidd and UNESCO" (Malcolm Adiseshiah and John Cairns); and "The International Council for Adult Education: A Hallmark of Achievement in Communication" (Nancy J. Cochrane). Part 2, "A Cross-Cultural Comparison of J. R. Kidd's Contribution to Adult Education" (Nancy J. Cochrane), is an assessment of Kidd's impact upon the field of adult education and takes a more structured approach. Results of survey comparing Kidd's contribution to adult education in India and Canada are reported. This part represents a set of responses from colleagues, students, and close associates who assessed Kidd's work in adult education according to the issues of organization development, scope of contribution, adult learning theory, adult education practice, major aims and goals, cross-cultural approach, personal qualities/character, personal influence/impact, and overall contribution. The appendix describes the study methodology and questionnaire findings. The document concludes with a selected bibliography of Kidd's published writings from 1942-1983 and an index to monograph titles in the bibliography. (YLB)