19007013Gustavus T. Kirby papers19007013Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-11-22 18:16:48 -0500.Description is written in: English, Latin script. Rare Book and Manuscript Library Gustavus T. Kirby papers Kirby, Gustavus T. (Gustavus Town), 1874-1956 19007013 UA#0325 English . 0.21 linear feet 1 half-size document box 1900-1911 Conditions Governing Access

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 Biographical Note

Gustavus T. Kirby was a graduate of the Columbia School of Engineering (1895) and Law School (1898) and a most dedicated alumnus. As a student he pursued all sports: football, track and field, fencing and even intercollegiate bicycling. Sports and recreation were his passion. He served as president of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU); served on every U.S. Olympic Committee from 1896 to 1956, and even served as president of the United State Olympic Association in 1920; was one of the organizers of the Public Schools Athletic League of New York and a director and treasurer of the Playground Association of America. Kirby was the inventor of a camera timer, or "Kirby camera," which simultaneously photographed the finish line and added a time-stamp to each shot. The invention was first used in Olympic track events in 1932. Kirby received the Columbia University Alumni Medal in 1933 and was the winner of the Annual Alumni Award at the 1949 Homecoming Reunion.

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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Gustavus T. Kirby papers; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

 Processing Information

This collection was processed by Joanna Rios, November 2024.

 Related Materials

Additional materials related to Gustavus T. Kirby can be found in Historical Biographical Files (UA#0004), Historical Photograph Collection (UA#0003), Central Files (UA#0001) and Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education records, 1890-2015 (UA#0211).

 Scope and Contents

This small collection consists of a selection of Gustavus T. Kirby's correspondence related to the Columbia University Club (and the purchase of the new house by Gramercy Park and invitations to alumni), the Columbia 150th Founding Anniversary Dinner in 1904, George F. Sever's position at the School of Engineering, and a few letters related to the Athletic Association, which funded collegiate sports teams including football.

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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.

 Historical Note

The Columbia University Club's mission was "to promote social intercourse among its members" and "to further the interests of, and in general to uphold the influence of, Columbia University." The Club started in 1901, with the first meeting place in some rooms at the Royalton Apartment House, 47 West 43rd Street. From December 1901 to October 1903, its first club-house was located at 41 West 36th Street. When the membership outgrew that space, the club leased a home on 15 Madison Square, North, from October 1903 to Summer 1905. In 1905, the Club purchased a property at the southwest corner of Gramercy Park and Irving Place. According to Kirby, the Club welcomed "all graduates, from the oldest living to the most recent, whatever their class or creed or race, who, as members, will give part of their time, service or money for the support and advancement of Columbia University, or of the Columbia University Club."

 College sports Columbia University -- Alumni and alumnae Columbia University -- Football Sever, George Francis, 1866-1954 Series I: Gustavus T. Kirby papers1900-1911Scope and Contents

This collection is organized alphabetically by correpondent's name. Materials are also include a reference to the subject matter: Athletic Association, Columbia's 150th Founding Anniversary Dinner, Columbia University Club, and the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Bird, Harrison Kerr. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 811Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Adenow, A. P. to Board of Governors, Columbia University Club1905 April 712Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Alderman, Edwin A., address to alumni dinner1904 October 3113Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

To the Alumni Federation, dinner attendance1904 October 3114Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

To the Alumni Federation, floor plans for dinner1904 October 3115Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Anderson, Ellery O. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 August 2916Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Bangs, Francis S. to Gustavus T. Kirby1901 July 1717Scope and Contents

Athletic Association

Barnard, J. Augustus to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 April 518Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Beach, George R. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 1119Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Bradley, Allen B.A. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 17110Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Briggs, Alanson T. to Gustavus T. Kirby1904 November 29111Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Briggs, Alanson T. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 5112Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Butler, Nicholas Murray to George F. Sever1909 October 23113Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Butler, Nicholas Murray to George F. Sever1911 January 16114Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Butler, Nicholas Murray to George F. Sever1911 March 7115Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Butler, Nicholas Murray to Gustavus T. Kirby1904 October 20116Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Covell, William S. to Board of Governors, Columbia University Club1905 April 7117Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Coykendall, Frederick to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 1118Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Ewing, Thomas to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 11119Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Foster, R. Guy to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 2120Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Fuller, Paul to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 1121Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Graduate Advisory Committee, Athletic Committee of the Columbia University Athletic Association1901 January 9122Scope and Contents

Athletic Association

Hewlett, J. Monroe to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 April 7123Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Huse, Robert Selden to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 August 31124Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Hutton, F.R. to Reginald H. Sayre, Jason M. Hewlett, Gustavus T. Kirby1901 November 8125Scope and Contents

Athletic Association

Kemp, J.F. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 3126Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Keppel, F.P. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 August 31127Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

King, Willard V. to Gustavus T. Kirby1911 January 27128Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

King, Willard V. to Gustavus T. Kirby1911 February 7129Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Kirby, Gustavus T. to George F. Sever1910 June 15130Kirby, Gustavus T. to Willard V. King1911 January 26131Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Kirby, Gustavus T. to Willard V. King1911 February 3132Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Kirby, Gustavus T. to George F. Sever1911 February 3133Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Kirby, Gustavus T. to George F. Sever1911 March 3134Scope and Contents

Moore light for the American Art Galleries, the gallery Kirby's father owned.

Kirby, Gustavus T. to George F. Sever1911 March 15135Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Kirby, Gustavus T. to George F. Sever1911 March 17136Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Kirby, Gustavus T. to Seth Low1901 March 2137Scope and Contents

Athletic Association

Kirchwey, George N. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 1138Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Low, Seth to Gustavus T. Kirby1901 March 11139Scope and Contents

Athletic Association

Low, Seth to Gustavus T. Kirby1901 March 16140Scope and Contents

Athletic Association

Marsching, John H. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 April 7141Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

The National Exhibition Company v. Gustavus T. Kirby, J. Monroe Hewlett, Reginald H. Sayre and Frederick R. Hutton1900 December 29142The National Exhibition Company v. Gustavus T. Kirby, J. Monroe Hewlett, Reginald H. Sayre and Frederick R. Hutton1901 February 9143Scope and Contents

Typed manuscript, affidavit and order

The National Exhibition Company v. Gustavus T. Kirby, J. Monroe Hewlett, Reginald H. Sayre and Frederick R. Hutton1901 March 2144Scope and Contents

Answer, order and consent

Payne, William Arthur to Board of Governors, Columbia University Club1905 April 7145Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Pine, John B. to Gustavus T. Kirby1904 November 26146Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Potter, Henry C. to Gustavus T. Kirby1904 October 24147Putnam, Albert W. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 August 30148Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Root, Elihu to Gustavus T. Kirby1904 August 17149Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Ryerson, W.N. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 August 31150Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Schlosser, Phillip to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 April 5151Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Seligman, Isaac to Mr. ConoverSeptember 25152Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Sever, George F. to Frederick A. Goetze1909 July 16153Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Sever, George F. to Nicholas Murray Butler1909 November 17154Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Sever, George F. to Gustavus T. Kirby1909 November 22155Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Sever, George F. to Nicholas Murray Butler1911 January 25156Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Sever, George F. to Nicholas Murray Butler1911 February 4157Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Sever, George F. to Gustavus T. Kirby1911 March 16158Scope and Contents

Department of Electrical Engineering

Sherry, Louis to Gustavus T. Kirby1904 October 28159Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Sherry, Louis to Howard Van Sinderen1904 October 26160Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Sherry, Louis to Gustavus T. Kirby1904 October 20161Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Sherry, Louis to Howard Van Sinderen1904 March 8162Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Stout, Andrew V. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 18163Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Stout, Joseph S. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 April 4164Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Symes, William B. to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 August 31165Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Tiemann, H.N. to the Board of Governors, Columbia University Club1905 April 7166Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Trippe, Charles W. to Board of Governors, Columbia University Club1905 April 7167Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Trustees of Columbia College, Dinner Committee of the Alumni Association1904 November 26168Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Van Amringe, Guy to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 August 31169Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Van Amringe, J. Howard, address to alumni dinner1904 October 31170Scope and Contents

150th Anniversary

Van Amringe, J. Howard to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September 3171Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Van Sinderen, Howard for the Alumni Council of Columbia University1904 December 1172Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Van Sinderen, Howard to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 August 31173Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Van Winkle, Edward to Board of Governors, Columbia University Club1905 April 8174Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Whiting, Giles to Board of Governors, Columbia University Club1905 April 7175Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club

Unidentified to Gustavus T. Kirby1905 September176Scope and Contents

Columbia University Club