Richard Eells papers, 1954-1993
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1661
- Bib ID:
- 10301715 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Eells, Richard Sedric Fox, 1917-
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 5 linear feet (4 record cartons)
- 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
Summary
Collection is primarily comprised of reports and publications that Eells generated while the manager of public policy research at General Electric. The reports and studies reflect many of Eells's lifelong interests, including Charitable giving by corporations and the responsibility of corporations to promote social change and advancement.
Arrangement
Material is organized into 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
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); Richard Eells Papers; Box and Folder (if known); 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2012.2013.M164: Source of acquisition--Chauncey G. Olinger, Jr. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--05/28/2013.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Papers processed 06/14/2013 Carrie Hintz
Addition processed 09/15/2015 Patrick Lawlor
Finding aid written 06/17/2013 Carrie Hintz
Finding aid updated 09/15/2015 Patrick Lawlor
Revision Description
2013-06-18 xml document instance created by Carrie Hintz
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical Note
Richard Eells was the manager of public policy research at General Electric and professor of business at Columbia University and director of the Columbia Business School's program for studies of the modern corporation.
Eells was born in Cashmere, Washington in 1917 and received his BA at Whitman College before earning a MA at Princeton in 1942. He served in the Air Force during the Second World War, and then worked as the division chief for the Library of Congress aeronautics division from 1946-1950. He took the position of manager of public policy research at General Electric in 1952. In 1960 he started teaching in Columbia University's Business School in 1960. In 1964 he was named director of the Columbia Business School's program for studies of the modern corporation. He was deeply interested in corporate philanthropy and corporate social responsibility.
Richard Eells died in 1992 at the age of 75.
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