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:

Correspondence, manuscripts, notes, memoranda, photographs and related material.

Biographical / historical:

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:

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:

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:

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:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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