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Bureau of Applied Social Research records, 1938-1977
168 Linear FeetProject materials, including reports, monographs, books, articles, Masters essays, Doctoral dissertations, foreign publications, administrative records, correspondence, minutes and audio-visual materials.
Lazarsfeld, Levenson, et al. Edsel Study-Social Influences in Automobile Buying, 1956-1958 Box 50 & 51, Folder b-0555
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- Respondents were int" finned models. This is an attempt to analyze who composed erviewed before and after
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[Levenson the social imagery of automobile makes. 800 respondents in Peoria, Illinois, and San Bernardino, California, took part. B-0555-2 An " investigation of the extent to which the car-buyer's personal associates influence his choice of automobile...in respect to price class, corporate line and newness of car." B-0555-3 single-car owners were studied for patterns of automobile replacement, the prevalence of the short replacement pattern, variety of replacement cycles, social factors involved. B-0555-4 This report examines factors associated with the seasonal timing element in the new-car-buying decision. B-0555-5 Two-car families were studied for the type of car that they buy, "paying particular heed to model-age, price-class, and brand and line loyalty." B-0555-6 This discusses behavioral and attitudinal indicators of expected change in socioeconomic status which appeared in questionnaires administered to car owners in Peoria, Illinois, and San Bernardino, California. B-0555-7 Assuming that "consumer goods are prestigeful to the extent that ownership and use of them enhances the prestige of their owners and users," this secondary analysis of data attempts to specify the criteria of general prestige. B-0555-8 385 owners of each of eight automobile makes were interviewed to determine factors which make social and product quality images of automobiles stable. B-0555-9 The implications of the existence of groups of consumers with differentiated values for the potency and durability of various product quality images in the automobile market are examined. B-0555-10 Ford, Plymouth and Chevrolet were rated by respondents before and after Plymouth models were produced. The effects of fins on owner stereotypes of each make were examined. The appearance of fins weakened the image of Ford, strengthened that of Plymouth. B-0555-11 Respondents were int" finned models. This is an attempt to analyze who composed erviewed before and after Chrysler put out its "forward looking the Chrysler market, and what happened to the old conservative one, particularly in view of the sudden fall in sales after the initial rise in the market. B-0555-12 3025 panel interviews were conducted in Knoxville, Tennessee, Rochester, New York, and Pasadena, California, before and after the appearance of the Edsel, to determine the receptivity of recent car buyers to the new model. B-0555-13 This report examines the extent to which car buyers have stereotypic images for each of four attributes-speed, appearance, workmanship and trade-in value. B-0555-14 This discusses under what conditions social imagery is related to brand loyalty and how such images contribute to size of sales. Based on same interviews as B-0555-12. B-0555-15 Characteristics of the owner who buys his car early in the model year make him important to the automobile industry. What does the early buyer value in his car and in himself? B-0555-16 This report develops further the analysis of B-0555-1 with particular emphasis on the finding that " a social image of the brand that is incompatible with the owner's background characteristics is related to an increased disposition to switch brands." B-0555-17 This paper is concerned with the popular occupational image of automobile makes and the factors contributing to producing a favorable image. Also examined is how this occupational image affects the buying intentions of individuals. Reports: B-0555-1 through B-0555-17 Masters Essay: Smith 1958, Falaguerra 1960]
Vera Connolly papers, 1907-1960, bulk 1916-1956
12 linear feetSeries III: Fiction, 1907-1952
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- This series is composed primarily of drafts and occasional printed copies of Connolly's short
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This series is composed primarily of drafts and occasional printed copies of Connolly's short stories, poems, radio and television concepts, and her novel Judy Grant: Editor. Like her nonfiction articles, few of Connolly's fiction drafts are dated, although most were probably written before 1920. Files occasionally contain research notes, correspondence with publishers and editors, or clippings of published works and their associated illustrations.
C. J.Bulliet papers, 1899-1952
10 linear feetSeries V: Visual Materials, 1884-1946
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- The majority of this series is composed of photographs of actors and production photographs from
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The majority of this series is composed of photographs of actors and production photographs from film and theatre, and a collection of theatrical portraits and subject files. Bulliet had an extensive collection of autographed portraits and much of this series has been cross-indexed in the Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum Portrait Collection. The series includes catalogued and non-catalogued materials, and retains the earlier arrangement.
Series I: Correspondence, 1909-1951, undated
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- arrangement of these materials. Mostly composed of Bulliet's professional correspondence, this series includes
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Correspondence is divided into catalogued and non-catalogued materials, reflecting the previous arrangement of these materials. Mostly composed of Bulliet's professional correspondence, this series includes letters, notes and telegrams and features correspondence from Edward Albee, John Barrymore, Hamilton Dobbin, Julian Eltinge, Genevieve Hamper, Robert B. Mantell and Vera Zorina. Non-catalogued material is arranged alphabetically by author. Catalogued images can be found in Series V, Visual Materials.
Diana Trilling papers, 1921-1996
29.75 linear feetSeries I: Personal Documents, 1921-1970
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- This small series is composed of personal documents from Diana Trilling's early life. Academic
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This small series is composed of personal documents from Diana Trilling's early life. Academic records from her time at Radcliffe College, such as report cards, printed material and an autograph book, legal records concerning family members, yearbooks from Camp Lenore, course schedules from a vocal music institute, and a diary are found here. There is also a representative sample of appointment books and a family financial ledger.
Series III: Writings, 1929-1996
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- Series III is one of the largest series is in the collection and is composed of Diana Trilling's
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Series III is one of the largest series is in the collection and is composed of Diana Trilling's diverse array of writings. Like her husband, Lionel Trilling, Diana Trilling was a prolific writer whose work was published in a variety of journals and magazines. She first submitted pieces for publication in the 1920s and was asked to contribute work up until her death. Within this series are manuscripts with multiple drafts, articles and essays, book reviews, and lectures. This series has been further arranged into two subseries.
Subseries IV.2: Lionel Trilling, 1960-1996
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- This small subseries is composed of records concerning the life of Lionel Trilling, in particular
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This small subseries is composed of records concerning the life of Lionel Trilling, in particular his published pieces and his archive. In regards to his personal papers, there is correspondence concerning the donation of the papers and requests for permission to access them. Files in regards to Lionel Trilling's writings such as copyright renewals, correspondence and contracts with publishing houses, permission to reuse his material, and general information about the Uniform Edition are found in this subseries as well. In addition to these records, this subseries holds material about the impact of Lionel Trilling on Columbia University and the greater academic community. In particular, there is material relating to the Lionel Trilling Award, the Lionel Trilling Seminars, and copies of scholarly work on Lionel Trilling. Included are Lionel Trilling's F.B.I. and government files.
David Abrahamsen papers, 1906-1990
1.26 linear feetSubseries III.3: Nixon vs. Nixon, 1960-1977 Box 2
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- Subseries III.3 is composed of research files with accompanying notes, correspondence with
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Subseries III.3 is composed of research files with accompanying notes, correspondence with individuals who had some connection with Richard Nixon, early photographs of Nixon's family, and a draft of the manuscript with edits. Of interest are a series of interviews conducted by Abrahamsen with people who knew Nixon as a child and an adult, including a White House correspondent and Nixon's longtime campaign manager.
Meyer Schapiro papers, 1919-2006
400 linear feet"Vico on the visual arts"
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- manuscript is primarily composed of compiled drafts and research notes. There are several files titled
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(Although three files contain typescripts that include a title statement and some pagination, this manuscript is primarily composed of compiled drafts and research notes. There are several files titled "Footnotes and sources" that include a sequential pagination scheme that is not included in the manuscript typescripts. In 1997 Lillian Milgram Schapiro would revisit this manuscript with David Rosand for potential publication, but the project was never realized)
"Wolvinius Magister Phaber: the crowning of an artist in the early Middle Ages"
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- (Composed of three organized parts and largely paginated, this manuscript includes a large portion
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(Composed of three organized parts and largely paginated, this manuscript includes a large portion of footnotes that Schapiro meticulously compiled. In an annotation to the title statement of the manuscript found in file 4, Box 261, the original term used for "crowning" is "consecration." The annotated title is used for clarity. Consult file 14, Box 261 for Schapiro's section titles and general outline of the manuscript. Schapiro would generally interleave his research notes into the files with paginated manuscripts)
Sub-Subseries: I.5.2: Travel photographs, 1927-1957
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- contained in Subseries: I.8. The images are chiefly composed of architecture and architectural details that
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This sub-subseries contains photographs and negatives that document Schapiro's travels to Europe and the Near East from two trips taken in 1926 through 1927 and 1957. The 1926 trip was funded by the Carnegie Corporation to complete research on his doctoral dissertation relating to Romanesque sculpture. These photographs add a visual layer to the writings contained in his travel notebooks that are contained in Subseries: I.8. The images are chiefly composed of architecture and architectural details that Schapiro went overseas to study. While the positive prints are organized by country and city traveled, the negatives, with over 1,500 individual negatives, are unsorted due to the volume.
Herman Wouk papers, 1915-2003, bulk 1940-1960
23.26 linear feetSeries V: Audio Visual Material, 1951-1980
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- Series V is composed of audio visual material in a variety of formats. Most of the recordings are
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Series V is composed of audio visual material in a variety of formats. Most of the recordings are of Wouk himself giving lectures, addresses, or reading from his works. Also in this series are an educational filmstrip with accompanying audio cassette soundtrack for The Caine Mutiny classroom materials and recordings of the original soundtracks from the movie version of Marjorie Morningstar and the television production of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.
Subseries II.2: Plays, 1940-1957
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- Subseries 2 is composed of plays spanning from Wouk's time in the United States Navy all the way
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Subseries 2 is composed of plays spanning from Wouk's time in the United States Navy all the way through the mid-1950s. Often, the plays would go through several iterations that would include name changes. In these cases, the final name has been retained. The majority of the plays are comedic in nature and is concerned with topics such as human nature, art, relationships between men and women, and contemporary American society. Some of the plays include an unmarked script as well as the director's marked script. Set sketches, drafts of blocking for the actors, printed material, such as playbills and tickets, and background research notes are also held in this subseries. Of interest in this subseries are several radio scripts written during the early 1940s that address the political situation and foreign policy at that time, often in a comedic way.
Hoyt family papers, 1855-1924
2.5 linear feetSeries II: Hoyt, Mrs. James Otis (Emily Fellows), 1885-1909
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- Mrs. Hoyt's papers are composed of personal correspondence and financial documents. Personal
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Mrs. Hoyt's papers are composed of personal correspondence and financial documents. Personal correspondence includes letters from friends (many are condolences written at the time of her husband's death) and from Mary, written during her time at Bryn Mawr. Among the financial documents are insurance policies, a deed to a family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery, and correspondence and official papers relating to the estates of her brother, Richard Christian Fellows, and Augustus Schell.
Erica Jong papers, 1955-2018, bulk 1965-2004
94 linear feetSeries IV: Erica Jong Files--as organized by Jong, 1970-2008
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- This series is composed of a trove of files labeled and organized by Jong. Included here are
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This series is composed of a trove of files labeled and organized by Jong. Included here are documents and correspondence related to organizations in which Jong was involved; book reviews, clippings, drafts, essays and articles by and about Jong; requests and invitations to speak; material regarding foreign publishers; various fiction and non-fiction pieces and loose notes; and photographs. Jong's original arrangement of the material has been maintained throughout this series.
Guglielmo Ferrero papers, 1871-1944, 1981, bulk 1890-1942
70 linear feetSeries V: "Miscellanea", 1890-1942
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- This series is composed of material that had not been incorporated into other sections and series
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This series is composed of material that had not been incorporated into other sections and series of the papers a whole. Contained here are correspondence--primarily autograph requests, invitations, and cards from unidentified individuals; drafts and notes by Ferrero on his book Between the Two Worlds; printed materials such as articles, speeches (about Ferrero) and non-fascist papers; and personal documents including a notebook and an address book, and receipts and material from rental agencies and wine dealers.