William Daniel Clark papers, 1912-1934

Creator:

Extent:

1.25 linear feet 3 document boxes

Language:

English .

Scope and content:

The collection comprises two large scrapbooks on Columbia University. There is also material relating to the Iteco Company and the life of William Daniel Clark.

Biographical / historical:

William Daniel Clark was born 17 January 1896 to Frederick Clark and Martha E. Stone Clark in Newton, Suffolk, Massachusetts. His mother died within a week. His father remarried a woman named Eva.

Bill Clark graduated from the Newton Grammar School, 21 June 1907. He was also awarded a classical academic diploma by the University of the State of New York, after completing exams in Katonah High School in June 1914. Bill Clark served in the military during World War I and spent at least some time in the 18th Spruce Squadron stationed in Vancouver, WA.

Gertrude and Bill Clark were divorced in the 1940s. Some time later he married Sade Arey Huntington, the widow of my great uncle, Walter Huntington. Bill had no children of his own but his stepson, Robert Huntington, preserved his memorabilia.

Acquisition information:: 2012.2013.M008: Source of acquisition--Irene Hill. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--4/6/2011.
Processing information:: Papers processed, PTL 07/16/2012.
Arrangement:: Arranged by type of material.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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:

Single photocopies 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); William Daniel Clark Papers; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Columbia University Archives

University Archives Home Page
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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:: uarchives@columbia.edu

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