Walter Rautenstrauch papers, undated
Collection context
- Creator:
- Rautenstrauch, Walter, 1880-1951
- Extent:
- 18 linear feet 32 Ms Boxes, 3 flat boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Scientific, professional, and academic papers of Rautenstrauch, consisting chiefly of notes, outlines, charts, and memoranda assembled by him for his courses at Columbia, his lectures, articles, and professional consultations. There is also a group of blueprints, plans, charts, and graphs related to various American industries and a large group of miscellaneous unbound periodicals, pamphlets, reports, and other printed material.
- Biographical / historical:
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Mechanical engineer. Dr. Rautenstrauch was a consultant to manufacturing industries, and for many years, professor and Executive Officer of the Columbia University Dept. of Industrial Engineering. He was instrumental in the creation of this department which is said to be the first such department in the United States.
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); Walter Rautenstrauch 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