Subseries II.3. Library Director's Files, 1950-1984

Scope and content:

The majority of this subseries is made up of the records of the former directors of the Libraries, Warren J. Haas and Patricia Battin. Warren J. Haas served as Associate Director of the Libraries, from 1961 to 1966. He left Columbia briefly to serve as the director of libraries at the University of Pennsylvania and was appointed Libraries Director at Columbia in 1969. In 1972 Haas became the first Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian. In 1978, Patricia Battin replaced Haas, who became the president of the Council on Libraries Resources.

This subseries begins with the records of the "Butler Librarian" before Warren J. Haas's appointment (For the records of the Director's Office before Haas (from 1943 to 1968), please see also Subseries II.1, boxes 17 to 21.) This subseries includes Haas' Day Files from 1960 to 1966 and again from 1969 to 1978; and there are multiple sequences of Haas' records from his office files, records those related to his outside committee work, and those related to his leadership of the Computing Center. Finally, there are four sequences of Patricia Battin's records, with each group representing a different addition.

Contents

Access and use

Parent restrictions:

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.

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Parent 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.
Location of this collection:
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