Porter Raymond Lee papers, 1902-1939; 1958-1970
Collection context
- Creator:
- Lee, Porter R. (Porter Raymond), 1879-1946
- Extent:
- 1 box ca. 150 items
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Letters, manuscripts, documents, certificates, awards and other memorabilia, photographs and printed materials about Lee compiled by his wife, Ether Hepburn Pollock Lee after his death and by his daughter, Jean Hepburn Lee who completed the volume in later years. Although there are several letters to Lee, most of the correspondence consists of letters of condolence after his death. In addition there are a few manuscripts by others about Lee. The printed materials consist of articles by and about Lee and about the Lee Scholarship set up in his memory at the Columbia School of Social Work.
- Biographical / historical:
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Social worker, professor, and director (1917-1939) of the New York School of Social Work.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Porter Raymond Lee papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- 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:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu