Series 10. Uris Brothers Foundation, 1952-2003

Scope and content:: The series contains administrative records, correspondence, and financial records generated by the Uris Brothers Foundation. These documents describe the philanthropic activities of the foundation and administrative operations as well as its interaction with various charitable organizations. Responses to requests for funding, contribution vouchers, fiscal reports, and other information are included.
Biographical / historical:: Percy and Harold D. Uris established the Uris Brothers Foundation in 1956 to handle their philanthropic endeavors. The foundation awarded grants to educational institutions, hospitals, museums, religious organizations, community groups, and other charitable associations based primarily in New York City. The Uris brothers' alma maters, Columbia University and Cornell University, each received numerous gifts from the foundation and have buildings named after the family.
Physical description:: About 5,900 items (10.12 linear feet)
Arrangement:: Arranged by type

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.
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Location of this collection:: Avery Drawings & Archives

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