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    <unittitle>Peter A. Corning papers</unittitle>
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      <persname authfilenumber="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82085836" source="naf">Corning, Peter A., 1935-</persname>
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    <unitid>MS#0284</unitid>
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      <language langcode="eng" scriptcode="Latn">English</language>
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      <extent altrender="materialtype spaceoccupied">22 linear feet</extent>
      <extent altrender="carrier">48 manuscript boxes</extent>
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    <unitdate datechar="creation" normal="1958/1970" type="inclusive">1958-1970</unitdate>
    <abstract id="aspace_a99872642f222a82b2442a561a127cd9">This collection contains correspondence, notes, clippings and articles of Peter A. Corning pertaining to the Social Security Project.</abstract>
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    <head>Arrangement</head>
<p>This collection is arranged in two series.</p>  </arrangement>
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    <head>Restrictions on Access</head>
<p>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.</p>  </accessrestrict>
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<p>This collection has no restrictions.</p>  </accessrestrict>
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    <head>Summary</head>
<p>Letters, notes, and writings of Corning. The collection contains little correspondence, but there is a large subject file of notes, articles, and clippings pertaining to Medicare, Social Security, and aging.</p>  </scopecontent>
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    <head>Preferred Citation</head>
<p>Identification of specific item; Date (if known);Peter A. Corning papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.</p>  </prefercite>
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    <head>Terms Governing Use and Reproduction</head>
<p>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.</p>  </userestrict>
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    <head>Immediate Source of Acquisition</head>
<p>Source of acquisition--Corning, Peter A. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1971. Accession number--M-71.</p>  </acqinfo>
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    <head>Biographical / Historical</head>
<p>Corning was employed by the Oral History Office at Columbia University to conduct all interviews for the Social Security Project.</p>  </bioghist>
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    <head>Ownership and Custodial History</head>
<p>Gift of Peter A. Corning, 1971.</p>  </custodhist>
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    <head>Processing Information</head>
<p>Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 05/09/1989.</p>  </processinfo>
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    <head>Accruals</head>
<p>Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.</p>  </accruals>
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    <subject authfilenumber="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008108614" source="lcsh">Older people -- United States -- Social conditions</subject>
    <subject authfilenumber="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85002201" source="lcsh">Aging</subject>
    <subject authfilenumber="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008111200" source="lcsh">Social security -- United States</subject>
    <subject authfilenumber="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85083053" source="lcsh">Medicare</subject>
    <geogname authfilenumber="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140511" source="lcsh">United States -- Social conditions</geogname>
    <corpname authfilenumber="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80126011" source="naf">United States. Social Security Administration</corpname>
    <corpname authfilenumber="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79058303" source="naf">Columbia University. Oral History Research Office</corpname>
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