Edward Crisp Bullard papers, 1923-1980

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0164
Bib ID:
4078562 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Bullard, Edward, Sir, 1907-1980
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2 linear feet (4 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

These research notes on William Maurice Ewing (1906-1974), Professor of Geology at Columbia University, 1944-1974, and Director of the Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory, Columbia University, 1949-1972, were compiled by Sir Edward Crisp Bullard for his "Biographical Notice" for The Royal Society, 1975. The materials are mostly correspondence with Ewing's colleagues and family, corrected drafts of the memoir, photographs, and approximately 250 reprints of scientific papers by Ewing, arranged chronologically, 1930-1977.

Arrangement

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.

This collection is located on-site.

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); Edward Crisp Bullard 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 Sir Edward Bullard, 1980; gift of Mrs Edward Bullard, 1980.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Bullard, Sir Edward. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1980. Accession number--M-80.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/12/89.

Biographical sketch

Professor of Geophysics at the University of California.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Biographies (literary works) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographic prints CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Columbia University. Department of Geology CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Ewing, W. Maurice (William Maurice), 1906-1974 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Geologists -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Geology -- Research CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Geophysicists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID