Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Collection, 2020

Collection context

Creator:
Columbia University
Extent:
2.42 Linear Feet (1 document box and 1 OS flat box (20 x 24)) and 157 Megabytes (136 jpeg files)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

A collection of items left by members of the Columbia community, as well as some local community neighbors, in tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg following her death on September 18, 2020. The contents include notes, letters, posters, flowers and objects. Also includes 136 digital images of the memorial at Alma Mater as well as at Ginsburg's portrait in the Law School taken by the University Photographer, Eileen Barroso

Biographical / historical:

After attending Harvard Law School, Ruth Bader Ginsburg transferred to Columbia Law School and graduated first in her class in 1959. In 1972, she became the first woman full professor at Columbia Law School. Ginsburg held that post until her appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals in 1980. In 1993, Ginsburg became the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court. She served on the Supreme court until her death on September 18, 2020 at the age of 83.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located onsite.

Digital files can only be viewed in the reading room at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library on a specially configured laptop. Please reserve a laptop by selecting the checkbox in the container list.

Terms of access:

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); Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Collection; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
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