Homer Folks papers, 1890-1963

Homer Folks papers, 1890-1963

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection consists of papers and correspondence of Homer Folks, (1897-1963), social worker.

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0438
Bib ID:
4078770 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Folks, Homer, 1867-1963
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
32 boxes (32 boxes 1 oversized portfolio)
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: 2-32. 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.

Description

Summary

Papers and correspondence relating to Folk's activities with the Red Cross after World War I, as a special agent to the military governor of Cuba in 1900, and as president of the New York State Probation Commission, 1907-1917. The collection also reflects his interest in mental hygiene, the care of neglected and delinquent children, tuberculosis, and public health and welfare.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged remainder listed and 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: 2-32. 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.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions 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); Homer Folks 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--New York School of Social Work. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--1970. Accession number--M-70.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Revision Description

2012-06-27 xml document created by Judith Zupnick.

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

Biographical / Historical

Social worker.

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
American Red Cross
New York (State). State Probation Commission
Place
Cuba -- History -- 1899-1906
Subject
Children -- Institutional care
Juvenile delinquents
Mental health
Public health
Public welfare
Social problems
Social work with children
Social workers
Tuberculosis
World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief

Series I: Papers


Box 1

Cataloged correspondence


Box 1

Harding, Warren Gamaliel


Box 1

Harriman, W. Averell


Box 1

Hilles, Charles D.


Box 1

Hughes, Charles Evans


Box 1

Lehman, Herbert H.


Box 1

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano


Box 1

Roosevelt, Theodore


Box 1

Taft, William Howard


Cataloged photographs


Box 1

Hine, Lewis W.


Correspondence


Box 2

1890-1898 S, 1890-1898


Box 3

1898 T-1901, 1898


Box 4

1902-1926


Box 5

1927-1942; Louisa Lee Schuyler; Mrs. William Rice, 1927-1942;


Addresses


Box 6

1891-1912


Box 7

1913-1924


Box 8

1925-1930


Box 9

1931-1935


Box 10

1936-1940


Box 11

1941-1946


Box 12

Miscellaneous writings and addresses


Journals


Box 13

1904-1925


Box 14

1926-1942


Box 15

Appointment books; miscellaneous correspondence


Box 16

College papers


Box 17

New York State Probation Commission Hearings


Box 18

New York State Probation Commission Hearings; State care of children


Box 19

Red Cross; Cuba


Box 20

Personal and biographical material; clippings


Box 21

Scrapbooks


Box 22

Memorabilia and photographs


Box 23

Memorabilia and photographs


Box 24

Printed


Box 25

Printed


Box 26

Printed


Box 27

Miscellaneous


Box 28

Scrapbooks (one per Box)


Box 29

Scrapbooks (one per Box)


Box 30

Scrapbooks (one per Box)


Box 31

Scrapbooks (one per Box)


Box 32

Scrapbooks (one per Box)


Box Oversized Portfolio

Photos, citations, awards, etc.