D. B. Steinman Papers, 1907-1959, bulk circa 1950-1955
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1198
- Bib ID:
- 5712491 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Steinman, D. B (David Barnard), 1886-1960
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 0.25 linear feet (1 box)
- 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.
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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 Contents
A small collection of correspondence, awards, and ephemera related to the engineer David B. Steinman. The bulk of the material dates from the first half of the 1950s.
Arrangement
Arranged in five series.
- Series I: Correspondence
- Series II: Invitations
- Series III: Biographical
- Series IV: Awards
- Subseries IV.1: 1950
- Subseries IV.2: 1951
- Subseries IV.3: 1952
- Subseries IV.4: 1953
- Subseries IV.5: 1954
- Subseries IV.6: 1955
- Subseries IV.7: 1956
- Subseries IV.8: 1957
- Subseries IV.9: 1958
- Subseries IV.10: 1959
- Subseries IV.11: Undated
- Series V: Writings of Others
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); D. B. Steinman 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
2006-2007-M7: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--7/26/2006.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Papers processed by Alyssa Meyers, 8/29/06.
Revision Description
2010-03-25 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
David B. Steinman, 11 June 1886- 21 Aug. 1960, bridge design engineer known for his studies of airflow and wind velocity that helped make possible aerodynamically stable bridges. He assisted in design and construction of the Hell Gate Arch Bridge (New York City), the Florianopolis Bridge (Brazil), the Mackinac Bridge (Michigan), and the Triborough Bridge (New York City).
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