Flat Files Collection, 1754-2024

Creator:: Columbia University. Archives
Extent:: 60.16 linear feet 8 mapcase drawers and 18 OS flat boxes
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: This artificial collection consists of oversized posters, maps, newspapers, drawings, floor plans and architectural plans related to Columbia events, people and locations. The collection has been organized by subject matter.
Biographical / historical:: The Flat Files Collection is an artificial collection compiled by Columbiana curators and University Archives staff over the years.

Acquisition information:

2017.2018.M054: Source of acquisition--Roberto Ferrari. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--9/14/2017.

Processing information:

This collection was processed by Victoria Wiet (GSAS 2018) and Jessica Liston (CC 2020). Finding aid written by Jocelyn Wilk in December 2018 and Joanna Rios in May 2019.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in fourteen series.

Accruals:

Additions are expected.

Materials have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact uarchives@columbia.edu for more information.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Related material:

Buildings and Grounds; Columbia University calendars; Historical Biographical Files; Historical Subject Files; Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education records; Varsity Show Records; Columbia University architectural drawings, 1888-1957 at the Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions 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); Flat Files Collection; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Columbia University Archives

University Archives Home Page
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:: Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.

Contact:: uarchives@columbia.edu

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