Peter A. Corning papers, 1958-1970

Peter A. Corning papers, 1958-1970

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, notes, clippings and articles of Peter A. Corning pertaining to the Social Security Project.

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0284
Bib ID:
4078652 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Corning, Peter A., 1935-
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
22 linear feet (48 manuscript 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

Summary

Letters, notes, and writings of Corning. The collection contains little correspondence, but there is a large subject file of notes, articles, and clippings pertaining to Medicare, Social Security, and aging.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two 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);Peter A. Corning 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 Peter A. Corning, 1971.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Corning, Peter A. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1971. Accession number--M-71.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 05/09/1989.

Revision Description

2012-05-01 XML document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.

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

Biographical / Historical

Corning was employed by the Oral History Office at Columbia University to conduct all interviews for the Social Security Project.

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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Name
Columbia University -- Employees
Columbia University. Oral History Research Office
United States. Social Security Administration
Place
United States -- Social conditions
Subject
Aging
Medicare
Older people -- United States -- Social conditions
Social security -- United States

Series I: Subject File


Box 1

Aged


Box 1

Aged - Aging


Box 2

Aged - Aging


Box 3

Correspondence (uncatalogued), 1964-1970


Box 4

AALL - AARP


Box 5

AMA - Childrens Bureau


Box 6

Cohen - Congress


Box 7

Congress


Box 7

Congress - National Council of Senior Citizens


Box 8

National Council of Senior Citizens


Box 9

National Council of Senior Citizens


Box 10

National Council of Senior Citizens


Box 11

Ellickson


Box 12

Epstein - Henry


Box 13

Hew - Hospitals


Box 14

Hospitals - Insurance


Box 15

Insurance - Javits


Box 16

Johnson - Labor


Box 17

Labor - Lesser


Box 18

McLain - Medicare


Box 19

Medicare (cont) - National Health Conference


Box 20

Nestigen - Public Opinion Polls


Box 21

Randolph - Senior Citizens


Box 22

Senior Citizens (cont.) - Sheavon


Box 23

Social Security


Box 24

Social Security


Box 25

Social Security - Townsend


Box 26

Wagner - Who's Who

Series II: Writing


Box 30 Folder 9

"The Biological Bases of Behavior And Their Implications for Political Theory", 1969

Prepared for delivery at the 65th annual meeting of the American Political Science Association


Notes from tapes


Box 27

1-5


Box 28

6-11


Box 29

12-15


Box 30

21-27, 32


Box 31

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings, Altmeyer Materials


Box 32

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings, Altmeyer Memories


Box 33

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings, Cruikshank Materials


Box 34

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings, Cruikshank Materials


Box 35

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings, Cruikshank Materials


Box 36

Louis Harris Survey, 1958 and Interviews, 1958


Box 37

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 38

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 39

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 40

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 41

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 42

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 43

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 44

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 45

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 46

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 47

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings


Box 48

Miscellaneous Notes and Writings