Subseries IV.2: Affiliations, 1943-2001
- Scope and content:
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Merton maintained connections with a wide variety of professional organizations, foundations, councils, centers, and universities outside of Columbia University. This subseries depicts Merton's affiliations and interests as he served in a variety of capacities, from board and committee member, to trustee and advisor. Merton's service on numerous editorial boards for prominent scholarly journals and encyclopedias is also reflected in these records. Items in this subseries include meeting agenda, reports, correspondence, and occasional photographs documenting events. The records provide insight into the origin and history of certain organizations, most notably the Society for Social Studies of Science and the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. Because this subseries conforms to Merton's original arrangement, items pertaining to Subseries IV.1 and Subseries IV.3 may occasionally be found here.
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Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
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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.
Various folders throughout the collection may contain restrictions, which are noted in the contents list.
All original copies of audio / moving image media are closed until reformatting.
- Parent 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:
- 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.
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