William Daniel Clark papers, 1912-1934

Summary Information

Description

Summary

The collection comprises two large scrapbooks on Columbia University. There is also material relating to the Iteco Company and the life of William Daniel Clark.

Arrangement

Arranged by type of material.

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); William Daniel Clark Papers; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2012.2013.M008: Source of acquisition--Irene Hill. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--4/6/2011.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers processed, PTL 07/16/2012.

Revision Description

2012-07-17 File created.

2012-08-01 Finding aid published by PTL

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

Biographical / Historical

William Daniel Clark was born 17 January 1896 to Frederick Clark and Martha E. Stone Clark in Newton, Suffolk, Massachusetts. His mother died within a week. His father remarried a woman named Eva.

Bill Clark graduated from the Newton Grammar School, 21 June 1907. He was also awarded a classical academic diploma by the University of the State of New York, after completing exams in Katonah High School in June 1914. Bill Clark served in the military during World War I and spent at least some time in the 18th Spruce Squadron stationed in Vancouver, WA.

Gertrude and Bill Clark were divorced in the 1940s. Some time later he married Sade Arey Huntington, the widow of my great uncle, Walter Huntington. Bill had no children of his own but his stepson, Robert Huntington, preserved his memorabilia.

Subject Headings

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