James C. Bonbright papers, 1921-1983

James C. Bonbright papers, 1921-1983

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains the papers of James Cummings Bonbright, Columbia University professor of finance and Chairman of New York State Power Authority.

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0131
Bib ID:
4078489 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Bonbright, James C (James Cummings), 1891-1985; Brandeis, Louis Dembitz, 1856-1941; Frankfurter, Felix, 1882-1965; Lehman, Herbert H (Herbert Henry), 1878-1963; Morse, Wayne L (Wayne Lyman), 1900-1974; Roosevelt, Franklin D (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945; Seligman, Edwin R. A (Edwin Robert Anderson), 1861-1939; Mitchell, Wesley C (Wesley Clair), 1874-1948
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2 linear feet (4 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Scope and Content

Correspondence, manuscripts, reports, notes, documents and printed materials chiefly concerning the regulation and finance of public utilities. The correspondence is with other professors, officials of federal and state utility commissions and public utility companies such as Gordon E. Carey, Commonwealth Edison Company, Joseph C. Eastman, Interstate Commerce Commission, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the New York State Power Authority. Major correspondents include Louis D. Brandeis, Felix Frankfurter, Herbert H. Lehman, Wayne Morse, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Also included is one group photograph of Bonbright with members of the Columbia University Economics Department, including Edwin R. A. Seligman and Wesley Clair Mitchell.

Arrangement

Selective items cataloged; remainder arranged alphabetically by personal or corporate name. This collection is arranged in one series.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); James C. Bonbright papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Mrs. James C. Bonbright, 1986.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Bonbright, Mrs. James C. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--10/09/86. Accession number--M-88-01-29.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed 10/29/88.

Revision Description

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Biographical sketch

James Cummings Bonbright, 1891-1985 (Columbia Ph.D., 1921), professor of finance, Columbia University, 1920-1961; Vice-Chairman and Chairman, N.Y. State Power Authority, 1934-1947; consultant on finance of public utilities.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Correspondence
Letters (correspondence)
Photographic prints
Subject
Economists -- United States -- 20th century
Public utilities -- Law and legislation

Series I: James Cummings Bonbright Papers, 1921-1983


Cataloged Correspondence and Documents


Box 1

Brandeis, Louis Dembitz


Box 1

Burns, Arthur Francis


Box 1

Clark, John Maurice


Box 1

Dewey, Thomas E.


Box 1

Douglas, Paul Howard


Box 1

Douglas, William Orville


Box 1

Frankfurter, Felix


Box 1

Hutchins, Robert Maynard


Box 1

Lehman, Herbert H.


Box 1

Mitchell, Wesley Clair


Box 1

Morse, Wayne


Box 1

Rockefeller, Nelson A.


Box 1

Roosevelt, Eleanor (Mrs. F.D.)


Box 1

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano


Box 1

Smith, Alfred E.


Arranged Correspondence, Manuscripts and Documents


Box 1

A - Am


Box 1

American Philosophical Society


Box 1

American Telephone and Telegraph Company


Box 1

Anderson, Arthur, & Co.


Box 1

B - Ba


Box 1

Baxter, William


Box 1

Bl


Box 1

Bliss, John Alden


Box 1

Bo - Br


Box 1

Bu


Box 2

C - Ce


Box 2

Ch


Box 2

Chicago and Northwestern Railway Affadvits of, 1957


Box 2

Coa


Box 2

Columbia Gas System - Deman (or Allocation) Correspondence


Box 2

Columbia University - President, Secretary, Provost


Columbia University Press


Box 2

Reviews - of Principles of rates


Box 2

Complimentary copies of principles


Columbia University Council for Research in the Social Sciences


Box 2

(my project 170)


Box 2

The "Bonbright" Report


Box 2

Commonwealth Edison Co.


Box 2

Coo - Cou


Box 2

Corey, Gordon


Box 2

Cr - Cu


Box 2

D - Da


Box 2

De - Di


Box 2

Dean's Railroad Rate - documents of April (?), 1968


Box 2

Dohr, James L.


Box 2

Don - Du


Box 2

E - Em


Box 2

Eastman, Joseph B.


Box 2

En


Box 2

Fa - Fe


Box 2

Federal Power Commission


Box 2

Fi


Box 2

Fo


Box 2

Ford Foundation Fellowship - Non- Financial acct. no. 327-957-19


Box 3

Ge


Box 3

General Public Utilities Stucy - cost allocation


Box 3

Gi


Box 3

Governor's Committee on Power Resources


Box 3

Gr


Box 3

Har - Haw


Box 3

Hea - Hel


Box 3

Her


Box 3

Hi


Box 3

Ho


Box 3

I


Box 3

Interstate Commerce Commission


Box 3

Iowa State Utility Conference 1962, 1963, 1968, 1962, 1963, 1968


Box 3

J


Box 3

Japanese Friends of, 1966


Box 3

Ka - Ke


Box 3

Ki - Kz


Box 3

La


Box 3

Le


Box 3

Li


Box 3

Lo - Ly


Box 3

Long Island Lights Co. letters


Box 3

Ma


Box 3

Me


Box 3

Mi


Box 3

Mo


Box 4

Na - Ne


Box 4

No


Box 4

New York Telephone Co. 1968 - 69, 1968


Box 4

O


Box 4

P


Box 4

Penn Central - Payment for New Haven R. R.


Box 4

Pl


Box 4

Q


Box 4

R


Box 4

Ro


Box 4

Rockefeller Foundation Grant


Box 4

Roosevelt, President Franklin D.


Box 4

Ross, Clarence


Box 4

Scharff, Maurice


Box 4

Sche - Schw


Box 4

Se


Box 4

Si - Sl


Box 4

Sm - Sp


Box 4

Sta


Box 4

Sti - Str


Box 4

Swidler, Joseph


Box 4

T


Box 4

Tennessee Valley Authority


Box 4

U


Box 4

V


Box 4

Valuation of property


Box 4

Vilarasau, Josie


Box 4

W


Box 4

We


Box 4

Wh


Box 4

X - Y


Mapcase 14-P-2

One oversized photograph of James C. Bonbright and Columbia University Economics Department Faculty