Walter H. Bucher papers, 1915-1963

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, articles, lectures, notes, notebooks, field notebooks, maps, and photographs of geological consultant and professor of Geology at Columbia University, Walter H. Bucher, [ca. 1915]-1963.

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0161
Bib ID:
4078561 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Bucher, Walter H. (Walter Hermann), 1888-1965
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2.5 linear feet (5 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.

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-5. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Scope and Content

Correspondence, articles, lectures, notes, notebooks, and field notebooks, maps, and photographs. The material deals with a variety of subjects, especially cryptovolcanic structures and geological explorations of the Western United States and South America.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

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.

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-5. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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.

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); Walter H. Bucher 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 G. Marshall Kay, 1976 & 1978.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Kay, Mrs. G. Marshall. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1976. Accession number--M-76.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/12/89.

Revision Description

2012-03-20 Xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical sketch

Geological consultant and Professor of Geology at Columbia University, 1940-1953.

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
Field notes CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lectures CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Maps (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographic prints CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Columbia University -- Faculty CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
College teachers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Cryptoexplosion structures CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Geologists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Geology -- South America CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Geology -- West (U.S.) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID