Porter Raymond Lee papers, 1902-1939; 1958-1970

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged.

Description

Summary

Letters, manuscripts, documents, certificates, awards and other memorabilia, photographs and printed materials about Lee compiled by his wife, Ether Hepburn Pollock Lee after his death and by his daughter, Jean Hepburn Lee who completed the volume in later years. Although there are several letters to Lee, most of the correspondence consists of letters of condolence after his death. In addition there are a few manuscripts by others about Lee. The printed materials consist of articles by and about Lee and about the Lee Scholarship set up in his memory at the Columbia School of Social Work.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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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); Porter Raymond Lee 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Scrapbook: Source of acquisition--Lee, Jean Hepburn. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1984.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Scrapbook Processed BRC 02/--/85.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical sketch

Social worker, professor, and director (1917-1939) of the New York School of Social Work.