A manuscript, notes, and bibliographies prepared by Saposnekow on the Russo-French sociologist I︠A︡kov A. Novikov (1849-1912). Also included is a letter by Pitirim Sorokin, advising Saposnekow as to how to proceed with his research on Novikov.
The Robert K. Merton papers document the noted sociologist's career as a student, professor, writer, and researcher. Merton's numerous and varied academic and professional affiliations, activities, and accomplishments are reflected in correspondence, memoranda, drafts, clippings, and notes.