Oral History Research Office Records, 1900-1987
Collection context
- Creator:
- Columbia University. Oral History Research Office
- Extent:
- 25 linear feet 59 boxes, 3 volumes, 2 oversize folders (circa 18,500 items)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Miscellaneous papers relating to the memoirists who were interviewed by the Oral History Office. Included are original papers, printed materials and microfilm copies of materials not retained by Columbia. One half of the collection consists of original notes, draft transcriptions, related correspondence and documents related to the Radio Pioneer Project. Of those papers only available on microfilm, about one-third have a list of contents
While the majority of these papers relate to memoirists, a few acquired by the Oral History Office do not. In 1950 when these papares were given to Special Collections, those papers numerous enough to constitute separate collections were so processed. See a separate description sheetfor each of the following individuals: James T. Adams; Eleanor R. Belmont; John A. Dix; Genevieve Earle; Abraham Epstein; Bella Fabian; George McAneny; Herbert Parsons; William Prendergast; Joseph M. Price; Henry A. Wallace; Charles S. Whitman.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is located on-site.
- Terms of access:
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Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.
- 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