Arthur E. Goldschmidt papers, 1932-1997
Collection context
- Creator:
- Goldschmidt, Arthur E., 1910-2000
- Extent:
- 19 linear feet 13 boxes (box 8 was processed into box 1 and no longer exists)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Papers of Goldschmidt, Undersecretary of the Interior, Director of Division of Power (ca. 1940s-50s), Director of the Technical Assistance Division at the UN (1950s), U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. (1980s).
- Biographical / historical:
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Arthur Eduard Goldschmidt, also known as Tex Goldschmidt (b. Feb. 17, 1910, San Antonio, Tex.-d. Sept. 21, 2000, Haverford, Pa.), was a friend of President Lyndon B. Johnson. He began his career in the U.S. government at the Federal Emergency Relief Administration where he served from 1933 to 1936. He worked for the Power Division of the Public Works Administration from 1938 to 1940. He worked for the Department of the Interior from 1940 to 1950, serving as director of the Power Division from 1942 to 1949. He was director of technical assistance for the special fund operations of the United Nations from 1950 to 1967, and later a U.S. representative at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) from 1967 to 1969, with the rank of ambassador. He continued working with the United Nations as a consultant to international and non-government organizations until his retirement in 1980.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information. Box 1 was inspected in October 2022 and can be made available without further review.
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); Arthur E. Goldschmidt 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