Benjamin Haggott Beckhart papers, 1959-1965
Collection context
- Creator:
- Beckhart, Benjamin Haggott, 1898-1976
- Extent:
- 0.42 linear feet (1 document box)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, memoranda and reports on the controversy surrounding the forced retirement of Benjamin Beckhart, or the Beckhart Case records. The collection consists of the files of three Columbia professors involved in the case: Harold Barger, professor of economics and Robert K. Webb, professor of history, who were chairmen of the Columbia chapter of the American Association of University Professors, 1959-1964 and 1964-1965, respectively; and Arthur Robert Burns, professor of economics, a member of the Committee on Conference of the University Council, which advised the President on matters of tenure, dismissal and retirement. Included is the correspondence of Beckhart, Barger, Burns, Webb, President Grayson Kirk, Courtney C. Brown, Dean of the School of Business, Harry M. Jones, professor of law, other Columbia faculty and officials of the national office of the AAUP. The reports and memoranda are chiefly those issued by the Committee on Conference.
- Biographical / historical:
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Professor of banking at Columbia University, 1921-1963 (Columbia M.A., 1920; Ph.D., 1924), who was forced to retire at the age of 65.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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); Benjamin Haggott Beckhart papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
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