James C. Bonbright papers, 1921-1983
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0131
- Bib ID:
- 4078489 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Bonbright, James C (James Cummings), 1891-1985; Brandeis, Louis Dembitz, 1856-1941; Frankfurter, Felix, 1882-1965; Lehman, Herbert H (Herbert Henry), 1878-1963; Morse, Wayne L (Wayne Lyman), 1900-1974; Roosevelt, Franklin D (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945; Seligman, Edwin R. A (Edwin Robert Anderson), 1861-1939; Mitchell, Wesley C (Wesley Clair), 1874-1948
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 2 linear feet (4 boxes)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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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.
Description
Scope and Content
Correspondence, manuscripts, reports, notes, documents and printed materials chiefly concerning the regulation and finance of public utilities. The correspondence is with other professors, officials of federal and state utility commissions and public utility companies such as Gordon E. Carey, Commonwealth Edison Company, Joseph C. Eastman, Interstate Commerce Commission, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the New York State Power Authority. Major correspondents include Louis D. Brandeis, Felix Frankfurter, Herbert H. Lehman, Wayne Morse, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Also included is one group photograph of Bonbright with members of the Columbia University Economics Department, including Edwin R. A. Seligman and Wesley Clair Mitchell.
Arrangement
Selective items cataloged; remainder arranged alphabetically by personal or corporate name. This collection is arranged in one series.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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 Governing Use and Reproduction
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); James C. Bonbright papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Ownership and Custodial History
Gift of Mrs. James C. Bonbright, 1986.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Bonbright, Mrs. James C. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--10/09/86. Accession number--M-88-01-29.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Processed 10/29/88.
Revision Description
2012-02-21 xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical sketch
James Cummings Bonbright, 1891-1985 (Columbia Ph.D., 1921), professor of finance, Columbia University, 1920-1961; Vice-Chairman and Chairman, N.Y. State Power Authority, 1934-1947; consultant on finance of public utilities.
Subject Headings
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