LeRoy Bowman papers, 1905-1971

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0141
Bib ID:
4079429 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Bowman, LeRoy, 1887-1971
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
38.5 linear feet (100 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Correspondence, subject and organization files, speeches, and notes.

Arrangement

Material is arranged into six 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); LeRoy Bowman 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 LeRoy Bowman, 1972.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Bowman, Mrs. LeRoy. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1972. Accession number--M-72.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/07/89.

Revision Description

2013-01-08 File created.

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

Biographical / Historical

LeRoy Edward Bowman (Columbia University Ph.D., 1954) was a specialist in community organization and discussion techniques. He was a member of numerous organizations of all kinds (political, ethnic, religious, educational, etc.); was active in New York's Liberal Party at the state level and in King's County; believed in simple funeral ceremonies and participated in funeral and memorial societies; and was author of several books on the subjects of community programs, parenthood, funerals, juvenile deliquency, and group discussions.

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
Speeches (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Liberal Party of New York State CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Community organization CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Funeral service -- Societies, etc CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Memorials -- Societies, etc CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Political parties -- New York (State) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Political parties -- New York (State) -- Kings County CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID