Jay and Jane Gould papers, 1950s-2000s
Collection context
- Creator:
- Gould, Jay M.
- Extent:
- 45 linear feet (36 record cartons, 1 manuscript box, 1 flat collage artwork (Map case 14-P-1))
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, manuscripts, notes, memoranda, photographs and related material.
- Biographical / historical:
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Jay M. Gould (August 19, 1915 – September 16, 2005) was a statistician and epidemiologist whose contention that radiation from nuclear power plants was causing high rates of cancer in surrounding neighborhoods. He became a leading figure in the antinuclear movement.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Boxes 1-16 of this collection are on-site. One box is located off-site.
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); Jay and Jane Gould 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