Walter H. Bucher papers, 1915-1963
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0161
- Bib ID:
- 4078561 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Bucher, Walter H. (Walter Hermann), 1888-1965
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 2.5 linear feet (5 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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The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-5. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Scope and Content
Correspondence, articles, lectures, notes, notebooks, and field notebooks, maps, and photographs. The material deals with a variety of subjects, especially cryptovolcanic structures and geological explorations of the Western United States and South America.
Arrangement
Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.
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.
The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-5. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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.
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); Walter H. Bucher 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 G. Marshall Kay, 1976 & 1978.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Kay, Mrs. G. Marshall. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1976. Accession number--M-76.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/12/89.
Revision Description
2012-03-20 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
Geological consultant and Professor of Geology at Columbia University, 1940-1953.
Subject Headings
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