Center for the Study of Global Habitability records, 1983-1990

Creator:
Columbia University. Center for the Study of Global Habitability
Extent:
6 linear feet 6 linear feet
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection consists of the Center for the Study of Global Habitability cooperative agreement and administrative files. It also contains records of the related University Seminar.

Biographical / historical:

The Center for the Study of Global Habitability was established as a project of the Office of the Provost in September 1983. Ruth A. Levenson served as its director. The Center focused on the global changes resulting from the interventions of man on the environment. The Center led a University Seminar, whose objective was to define, discuss and illuminated the scientific and social issues relating to the environment of the plane and man's impact on it.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

All administrative records of the University are restricted for 25 years from the date of creation.

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.

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