Subseries 11.2. Milton Copland, 1957-1987
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This subseries is comprised of correspondence, forms, reports, tax documents, estate records, and miscellaneous papers. One of the primary business concerns Copland administered were relationships with building tenants, as evidenced by correspondence, forms, lease records, and related documentation. He was also involved with insurance coverage, employee matters, banking, government regulations, and other associated corporate operations. Copland dealt with the estates, residences, taxes, automobiles, and other legal matters for members of the Uris family. At the Uris Brothers Foundation, he served as director and there are documents about donations to particular organizations. In addition to these records, the series contains Copland's files about his membership in professional organizations, charitable contributions, and personal matters for his family.
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Milton Copland handled some of the legal issues for the Uris commercial properties, members of the Uris family, and the Uris Brothers Foundation.
- Physical description:
- About 2,400 items (3.4 linear feet)
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Arrangement is alphabetical, then chronological
Contents
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- Parent terms of access:
- In addition to permission from Columbia University, permission of the copyright owner (if not Columbia University) and/or any holder of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) may also be required for reproduction, publication, distributions, and other uses. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of any item and securing any necessary permissions rests with the persons desiring to publish the item. Columbia University makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
- Contact:
- avery-drawings@columbia.edu