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Aaron Frankel papers, 1948-1977
3 linear feetCorrespondence, manuscripts, documents and printed materials documenting the career of Aaron Frankel. The correspondence is by Lynn Fontanne, Greer Garson, Lorne Greene, Alfred Lunt, Frederick Marshall, Robert Penn Warren and others. The manuscripts include l4 drafts of Frankel's "Writing the Broadway Musical" as well as manuscripts by Robert Penn Warren and Myron Galewski for two plays"Willie Stark: His Rise and Fall" and "Brother to Dragons". One of the documents is a collaboration agreement signed by Warren and Frankel. The printed materials include galleys of "Writing the Broadway Musical" and items relating to Frankel's productions of Warren's plays.
Abbott Merkt and Company records, 1906-1994
89 linear feet of papersThis collection primarily contains architectural drawings, photographs, business records and reference materials related to the projects and designs of architectural and engineering firm Abbott, Merkt and Company. A subsidiary portion of the collection includes drawings, photographs and papers related to the life and career of Richard H. Tatlow, III, president of Abbott Merkt, as well as the firms and agencies for which he also worked.
Abraham W. Geller architectural records and papers, 1915-1999, bulk 1940-1990s
4850 photographsThis large collection documents in great detail the architectural projects of Abraham Geller and his colleagues throughout the United States and abroad, spanning the 1940s through the 1990s. Types of projects represented include retirement homes, recreational facilities, medical centers, private residences and prototype dwellings for large residential developments, urban renewal projects, and offices.
Abram J. Jaffe papers, 1950s-2015
31.25 linear feetCorrespondence, manuscripts, research files, teaching materials, memoranda, etc.
Adele C. Brockhoff letters, 1946-1981
0.5 linear feetCorrespondence including twenty letters from Helen Keller and her companion Polly Thomson, letters from Pauline Hemingway and her son Patrick M. Hemingway, from Patricia Nixon, Nancy Reagan, and from Harry Emerson Fosdick. These are all of a personal nature. There are also several books by and about Helen Keller and by Ernest Hemingway, some of which are first editions and some inscribed by the author.
Agnes Kun and Antal Hidas Papers, 1915-1987
4 linear feetAisha H. L. Al-Adawiya and Women in Islam, Inc. collection, circa 1960 -- 2020
50 linear feetAlum Memorabilia, 1897-2016
11.75 Linear FeetAlumni Class Records, 1850-1989
24.84 linear feetThe Alumni Class Records contains materials pertaining to the alumni from the Classes of 1842 to 1963, from Columbia College and the School of Mines, later the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Content includes programs, menus, invitations, clippings, correspondence, and printed matter related to activities from college days to the many reunion events in the subsequent years.
Alvin and Heidi Toffler papers, 1955-1984
110 linear feetCorrespondence, telephone logs, lecture/administrative files, manuscripts, research files, personal papers, reviews, press clippings, tearsheets, and memorabilia relating to the many projects Toffler and his wife worked on from 1950 to 1985. The collection is divided into closed and open series. Closed files include all correspondence; telephone logs; administrative files pertaining to lectures, contracts, and business memos; and personal papers. Open files consist of clippings, notes, manuscripts, publishers' "dead matter," tearsheets of articles and books, press clippings, interviews, and galleys. The correspondence includes letters from a great variety of people, such as Betty Friedan, Jonas Salk, Newt Gingrich, Ed Koch, and many other politicians and celebrities. There are research files for virtually every project that Toffler was involved with, including his books "Future Shock" and "The Third Wave." The press clippings files are extensive and range from research topics to reviews, and cover countries from Australia to Switzerland. Lecture files also from Toffler's television/video production compnay, Triwave Productions, Inc., which include scripts, contracts, and materials relating to all stages of production. The many manuscripts, proofs, and galleys are in various stages of revision and include Toffler's extensive corrections and notes.
Amadeo Peter Giannini papers, 1943-1955
.21 linear feetAmnesty International of the USA Inc : National Office records, 1966-2003, bulk 1974-1993
267.52 linear feetAmram Scheinfeld papers, 1915-1975
24 linear feetManuscripts, proofs, and printed editions of Scheinfeld's books on human heredity, YOU AND HEREDITY, WOMEN AND MEN, and THE NEW YOU AND HEREDITY. Sketches and line drawings used as illustrations in the books are included. Also, manuscripts and clippings of his magazine articles; many examples of his comic strips, including "Dixie Dugan;" and correspondence and financial documents about his works.
Anderson Family Papers, 1828-1876
0.5 linear feetCorrespondence, documents and printed materials of the family of Lewis Nostrand Anderson, Jr., 1904- (Columbia A.B. 1926). Included are letters to his grandfather, Samuel Cowdrey Anderson from Charles Francis Adams and Carl Schurz as well as printed material concerning the National Reform League in 1876 and letters to Samuel's father, Peter, from Louis Kossuth, and Peter's military appointment in 1828 signed by Governor DeWitt Clinton.
André Schiffrin papers, 1944-2014
10.5 linear feetThe collection consists of a wide range of material from early Pantheon papers (1944-1963) pertaining to the presence of Jacques Schiffrin and Helen and Kurt Wolff, including correspondence, business files, manuscripts and proofs, book covers, and media clippings. Later papers include correspondence and business files from Andre Schiffrin's time at Pantheon, followed by press clippings and correspondence regarding his forced removal, his launch of New Press, books he published, and finally personal papers that include notebooks, travel diaries and journals, along with his articles in various publications and miscellaneous press that he'd collected for personal interest.
Andrew Cordier Papers at the Columbia University Archives, 1923-1974
11 Linear FeetAndrew Sarris papers, 1945-1988, bulk 1965-1985
20.42 linear feetAngus and Hetty MacLise papers, 1950s-2010
15.5 linear feetAnna Robertson Brown Lindsay papers, 1898-1944
3 boxesCorrespondence, biographical materials, manuscripts, and published materials.
Annette Riley Fry Collection on Letchworth Village, 1907-1976
1 linear feetArshag D. Mahdesian papers, 1895-1929
1 boxCorrespondence, manuscripts, photographs and printed materials relating to "The New Armenia" and historic Armenia. "The New Armenia" introduced the English-speaking world to Armenian history, culture and national aspirations. The publication also printed the views of eminent people regarding Armenia's course in world affairs
Arthur and Rhoda Symons Correspondence and Manuscripts, 1884-1973
11 linear feetArthur E. Goldschmidt papers, 1932-1997
19 linear feetPapers of Goldschmidt, Undersecretary of the Interior, Director of Division of Power (ca. 1940s-50s), Director of the Technical Assistance Division at the UN (1950s), U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. (1980s).
Barnard Awards, Prizes, and Scholarships Collection, 1898-2012
3.41 Linear FeetBarnard Center for Research on Women Feminist Ephemera Collection, 1906-2014, bulk [Bulk:1975-2001]
51.08 Linear FeetBarnard College Essay Contest Records, 1991-2003
1.67 Linear FeetBela Kiraly papers, circa 1957-1988
12.5 linear feetThe papers of Béla Király include personal and professional correspondence, manuscripts, and materials related to two organizations he was involved with, the Hungarian Freedom Fighters and the Program on Society in Change. The papers are from Király's time in the United States (circa 1957 to 1989).
Benjamin Graham papers, 1927-2021 [Bulk: 1951-1998]
1.04 Linear FeetThe material in this collection consists primarily of correspondence, writings, lectures and articles by and about Benjamin Graham dating between the 1930s and 1976. It also contains materials about Benjamin Graham's work and influence which were created after his death in 1976. This more modern material was primarily created by or collected by his friend and mentee, Warren Buffett. One can also find many articles and a correspondence file from Jason Zweig, a financial journalist who writes The Intelligent Investor column every weekend for The Wall Street Journal. Jason Zweig is also the editor of the revised edition of Benjamin Graham's The Intelligent Investor.
Benjamin Waugh papers, 1925-1933, bulk 1927-1928
0.4 Linear FeetBialystoker Community archive, 1900s
2.5 linear feetMaterials relating to the Bialystocker Community. Six oversize photographs, one Yiddish typewriter.
Board of Trustees Biographical Files, 1889-2005
2.09 Linear FeetBoard of Trustees Correspondence, 1883-1977
1.04 Linear FeetBob Fass Recordings and Papers, 1935-2011, bulk 1963-1991
200 linear feetThe Bob Fass Recordings and Papers contains materials created by Bob Fass, host of the late-night program Radio Unnameable on New York City's WBAI radio station. The collection primarily consists of audio recordings of Radio Unnameable and other radio programs hosted by Bob Fass between 1963 and 2011. A small number of video recordings, photographs, correspondence, printed ephemera, and motion picture films are also included in the collection.
Book Industry Study Group records, 1970-1990
36 linear feetCorrespondence, memos, minutes, annual reports, membership and mailing lists, publicity files, and printed materials relating to the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) and two of its subdivisions, the Serials Industry Systems Advisory Committee (SISAC), and the Book Industry Systems Advisory Committee (BISAC). Correspondence includes letters to and from a wide variety of prominent members of the publishing industry, and relates to all aspects of the BISG, SISAC, and BISAC, including finance. Memos concern all aspects of BISG's operations, and are both intra and interdivisional. Minutes are of meetings of SISAC, BISAC, the BISG, and the Board of Directors, and include attendence records and reports by various members. The membership and mailing lists illustrate the diversity of the BISG and emphasize its importance in the publishing industry. Publicity files include examples of press releases and mailings to BISG members. The printed material includes copies of Consumer research reports prepared by the BISG and copies of its three publications, Book Industry Trends, Trends Update, and the BISG Bulletin
Botany Department Records, 1895-1992
3.37 Linear FeetBound & Gagged records, 1987-2005
20 Linear FeetA nearly complete run of 106 issues of Bound & Gagged magazine, plus 125 original drawings, and several portfolios of artwork and miscellaneous binders. In addition there are ca. 10 record storage boxes of supporting correspondence and archives. It is likely that this collections will include videos and DVDs.
Bradley Commission on History in Schools Records, 1982-1992
9 linear feetThe Bradley Commission on History in Schools Records contain the commission's administrative records and materials related to the process of creating and sharing guidelines for elementary and secondary school history education in the United States from 1982-1992. Many of these materials were created by Elaine Wrisley Reed, administrative director, Kenneth Jackson, chair, and the sixteen members of the commission. They include files related to the planning, staffing, and funding of the commission as well as correspondence and meeting minutes. The papers also contain surveys the commission drafted and distributed to teachers to collect data for the project. Teachers were surveyed on the history requirements at their school, the obstacles they faced, and recommendations to improve their field. The results of those surveys and the commission's conclusions are documented with drafts and final versions of two publications, as well as videos and other materials from two associated conferences.
Brenda Miller Cooper "Giants in the Earth" Collection, 1951
1.75 Linear FeetBuildings and Grounds, 1891-2016
257 Linear FeetBuildings and grounds collection, 1755-2011, bulk 1880-2000
15.85 linear feetBurke Library collection of missionary letters, 1851 -- 1977
0.5 linear feetCarl Woodring papers, 1954-1988
17 linear feetCorrespondence, manuscripts, notes, notebooks, printed materials relating to Woodring's scholarly activities. The bulk of the collection is material relating to his editing of Coleridge's Table Talk for the Collected Colleridge. There is also material relating to his teaching career, as well as his many professional activities. In addition to the manuscript material, there are 197 books presented to Woodring by former students, faculty members, and others
Carol H. Meyer papers, 1954-1995
6.72 linear feetCaroline King Duer Papers, 1905-1952
2.36 Linear FeetCastelli-Tannenbaum collection, 1956-2020
9 itemsLetters donated from the collection of Nina Tannenbaum, and Tiye, Robin, and Duccio Castelli in honor of Professor Peter Pazzaglini, the Columbia Core, and to all of the great teachers who have inspired, illuminated, and enriched their lives. Both letters reflect the efforts of a young writer to be connected to and absorb the advice of eminent Italian writers of his and his family's cultural milieu. One letter from Italo Calvino to Duccio Castelli analyzing the young writer's story, comparing his style to contemporary American writers, such as Raymond Chandler and Damon Runyon, as well as suggesting techniques for incorporating the life and language of Milan into his stories. The second document reflects the connections between Duccio Castelli's mother, a book-seller and figure in the early and mid-century Italian writing and publishing scene, and Salvatore Quasimodo, Nobel Laureate 1959, with whom she shared her son's poetry. The collection contains both original documents as well as Duccio Castelli's translations into English and his account of how he wrote to Italo Calvino and received advice from the renowned writer.
Celia Pérez Zinester Ephemera Collection, 1998-2002
.02 Linear FeetC. Elizabeth McNeil Scrapbook, 1935-1940
0.42 Linear FeetCentennial Office, 1963-1989
5.88 Linear FeetCenter for US-China Arts Exchange records, 1956-2019, bulk 1977-2003
102 Linear FeetCentral Files (Office of the President records), 1890-1984
927 linear feetChampe Carter Winston Papers, 1932-09-1936-05
.83 Linear FeetCharlemagne Tower papers, 1830-1889
64 Linear FeetCorrespondence and letter books, 1845-1889, of Charlemagne Tower, as well as legal and business papers related to real estate transactions, coal and iron lands in Pennsylvania, and the family affairs of the Tower family.
Charles A. Platt architectural records and papers, 1879-1981, bulk 1882-1933
3,989 architectural drawingsCharles Van Doren Quiz Show Letters, 1959
1 linear feetChen Lifu Papers, 1926-1989, bulk 1926-1951
1.25 Linear FeetChester H. Aldrich correspondence, 1897-1963
260 itemsThis collection primarily contains original correspondence--including letters, telegrams, and postcards-- to California architect Robert D. Farquhar from Chester A. Aldrich. Also included is a small group of letters from Amey Owen Aldrich to Farquhar. Most letters are accompanied by envelopes; a very few contain photographs, clippings and other ephemera. Matters discussed in the correspondence vary widely from intimate personal subjects to observations and reports on the work of Carrère & Hastings and Delano & Aldrich, the American Red Cross and its work with soldiers in Italy during World War I, the rise of Fasicsm in Italy, economic hardships during the Depression, and the state of American and European architecture.
Chinese oral history project collection, 1914-1989, bulk 1958-1980
37 Linear FeetChiu, Chung-Wei correspondence, 1949-1950
0.2 linear feetChristine E. Bose Wages for Housework Research Collection, 1970-1979, bulk 1974-1977
0.05 Linear FeetCollection of China's Spring 1989 Democracy Movement, 1988-1997, bulk 1989-1990
11.5 Linear FeetThe Collection of China's spring 1989 democracy movement (六四前后中国民主运动资料汇集) documents the legacy of the democracy movement in China during 1989 as well as events leading up to the Tiananmen Square Incident and its aftermath, dating from 1988 to 1997, and with the bulk of the materials dating from 1989 to 1990. The collection holds the originals and the photocopies of over 300 ephemeral posters, leaflet/handbills, newsletters, open letters, and petitions created and distributed in 1989, including those issued by the Peking Workers Autonomous Association (北京工人自治联合会), student groups from various universities, the "Hunger Strike Newsletter" and other unofficial news bulletins, intellectuals' petitions to the government, cartoons, and poetry. The collection also comprises over 200 photographs depicting demonstration banners, big character posters, petitions and letters to the leaders. The collection also contains 15 eye-witness reports by Asians and Westerners, reports of human rights organizations, as well as books, miscellaneous news magazine articles and newspaper clippings. Related materials in the collection also include Spring 1989 issues of the banned intellectuals' journal "Eastern Record"; 147 slides of work shown at the Peking National Gallery's avant-garde exhibition; and a video tape of interviews with artists and performance art at the February 5, 1989 opening of that exhibition. Other items are several VHS, audiocassettes, floppy disks, fragments of wall posters, a T-shirt, and commemorative envelopes. A large fabric banner prepared by Chinese students at the University of Michigan which was sent to Peking where it was displayed at Tiananmen Square in May 1989 and later returned to the U.S., is also included in the collection.
Collection on J. Heng Liu, 1922-1946
0.2 Linear FeetCollege of Pharmaceutical Sciences records, 1892-1976, bulk 1950-1976
1.63 linear feetColumbia Clefhangers records, 1991-2013
0.42 linear feetThe collection consists of musical arrangements, correspondence, flyers, schedules, membership lists, budget information, newsletters as well as two CDs of recorded music.
Columbia College papers, 1703-1964, bulk 1754-1920
67.08 linear feetColumbia College records, 1875-2022, bulk 1969-1987
123 Linear FeetColumbia LGBT records, 1961-1990, bulk 1967-1989
8.83 linear feetColumbiana Manuscripts, 1572-1986, bulk 1850-1920
39.25 linear feetColumbia University Committee on Student Organizations records, 1905-1919
0.83 linear feetColumbia University in World War I Collection, 1914-1970
8.92 linear feetColumbia University in World War II collection, 1933-1975
32.02 linear feetColumbia University Office of Art Properties Records, 1960-2012
7.9 linear feetColumbia University Orchestra records, 1949-1987
14.5 linear feetColumbia University Senate Records, 1968-2008
79.5 linear feetComics Magazine Association of America records, 1974-1994
0.25 linear feetFiles related to the Comic Code Authority. Includes original and photocopied correspondence, memos, and minutes of the CMAA and Code Authority; copies of the code; and a photocopy of a comic about the code.
Commencement and Convocation Ceremonies Collection, 1893-2014; 2017-2018, 2023
7.43 Linear FeetCommittee for Health in Southern Africa records, 1981-1998, bulk 1985-1991
7.56 linear feetConstance Baker Motley Papers, 1935-2006
13.72 linear feetThe bulk of the Motley papers document her professional life. The papers include correspondence, manuscripts, memoranda, speeches, interviews, photographs, audio cassettes, and memorabilia.
Constance Webb papers, 1918-2005, bulk 1939-2002
9.3 linear feetCorrespondence between Robert Brent Keyser and Grosvenor Atterbury about remodeling Keyser's house Dunlora (Pikesville MD), 1912-1914
38 lettersCollection of letters and telegrams centered around the remodeling of a house called "Dunlora" aka Merry Hill, located at 8605 Park Heights Avenue in Pikesville Maryland. The house was built for Robert Brent Keyser in 1899 by the firm Hoppin and Koen of New York. The remodeling was done by American architect Grosvenor Atterbury. The vast majority of the letters are between Atterbury (and his firm) and Robert Brent Keyser. They describe various plans and issues surrounding the remodeling of the house. A few letters discuss construction at the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University. Some of the other names mentioned in the letters are J.L. Marshall & Son (the builders), Mr. Sperry, Judge Harlan, Morgan-Harjes, Mr. Manly, and Charles E. Reeder.
Council for Research in the Humanities Records, 1926-1968, bulk 1926-1936; 1966-1968
2.73 linear feetC.S. (Chien-Shiung) Wu Papers, 1945-1994, bulk 1960-1979
9.42 linear feetThe collection consists of speeches, reports, publications, research notes, and correspondence. The bulk of the collection relates to Wu's involvement in the American Physical Society as well as her research activities. The correspondence is chiefly professional, relating to C. S. Wu's physics research, professional commitments, appointments, meetings, conferences, and publications. Correspondence also includes letters from individuals around the world praising Wu for her accomplishments, asking advice, arranging speaking engagements, discussing administrative matters, and trading research notes, as well as information on publications and other topics. In addition, the collection contains information on Wu's involvement in the development of an affirmative action program at Columbia University in the 1970's.
Dalkey Archive Press records, 1972-2018, bulk 1990-2011
220.75 linear feetDaniel D. Tompkins papers, 1795-1940
.42 linear feetCorrespondence, manuscripts, photographs, prints, and printed material relating to Tompkins and his family. The cataloged correspondence includes two letters while he was Governor, one from John Peter Van Ness, New York Congressman, and Tompkin's letter to Rev. Peter I. Van Pelt on the creation of a college on Staten Island. The manuscripts consist of Tompkin's Columbia College valedictory address, biographical and genealogical items. There are 5 portraits of Tompkins and his wife as well as cabinet photographs of the Governor's mansion in Albany
Daniel Talbot Papers, 1923-2010, bulk 1960-2008
495 linear feetDarcus Howe papers, 1965-2008
13 linear feetDavid A. Paterson papers, 2005-2011
38.75 linear feetDavid Flaherty papers, 1913-1965
9 Linear FeetDavid Lloyd collection on Lao She, 1946-1957
1 Linear FeetDean's Office, 1894-1952
93.61 Linear FeetDeclaration of Atlantic Unity records, 1948-1978
22.75 linear feetCorrespondence files of the Declaration of Atlantic Unity. The declarations which they issued are in the box of printed materials (No. 49)
Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures records, 1930-1990
4 linear feetDepartment of History records, 1890-1959
2 linear feetDepartment of Music records, 1962-1998, bulk 1970-1989
1 linear footDepartment of Physics Historical records, 1862-1997, bulk 1906-1957
2.29 linear feetDevelopment Office, 1930-2009, bulk 1960-1990
17.93 Linear FeetDiplomas and Certificates Collection, 1714-2003, bulk 1800-1959
56.87 linear feetDiversity Collections, 1973-1990
0.63 Linear FeetDivest Barnard, 2010-2017, bulk 2015-2017
0.43 Linear FeetDonald C. Brace Papers, 1839-1991, bulk 1901-1955
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