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Bassett Jones collection on Libris Polaris, 1818-1938
1.5 linear feetLetters, manuscripts, documents, and printed materials by and relating to explorers of both poles. Many of the letters are addressed to Vilhjalmur Stefansson or Bassett Jones. The letters for the most part discuss subjects of professional interest. Thre are printed materials, photographs and memorabilia of many expeditions and explorers.
Ben Duncan and Dick Chapman papers, 1939-2000
2.15 linear feetCarlos Federico Díaz Alejandro papers, 1957-1985
40 linear feetCecile Starr papers, 1925-2001
15 linear feetCharles T. Cotton papers, 1850-1877
0.5 linear feetCotton's 15 nonconsecutive manuscript pocket diaries for the period from 1850 to 1877. The diaries outline his life and travels. The entries for the Civil War years are especially interesting. He often describes the capital's fear of enemy invasion, recent nearby incursions, troop movements, and the general preoccupation with all aspects of the war. He called on President Lincoln, attended his second inauguration, and notes the passage of the Emancipation Proclamation. He describes the capital's joyous mood at the fall of Richmond and the gloom over the assassination of Lincoln. He attended the military court to see the conspirators. Later volumes talk about Pension Bureau affairs and his health and that of his family.
Columbia 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. School of Library Service. Alumni collection, 1887-1967
35 linear feetCorrespondence, memoranda, reports, etc.
Dan Carpenter papers, 1880-1993
6.5 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)