Eveline Mabel Richardson Burns papers, 1930-1985

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, notes, documents, student files and printed material relating to social worker, Eveline Mabel Richardson Burns, [ca. 1930]-1985.

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0171
Bib ID:
4078565 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Burns, Eveline M. (Eveline Mabel), 1900-1985
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
41.5 linear feet (99 manuscript 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.

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 1-99. 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 of books, articles, book reviews and speeches, course materials, students' files, file reflecting a broad range of activities in the field of social welfare such as Social Security, unemployment, health care, and social work education. Also, an extensive file of printed materials.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged. This collection is arranged in four 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.

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 1-99. 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); Eveline Mabel Richardson Burns 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

Transferred from the New York School of Social Work, 1970 & 1978; transferred from the Columbia University Department of Economics, 1987.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--New York School of Social Work. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--1970. Accession number--M-70.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/14/89.

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

Eveline Mabel Richardson Burns (1900-1985) was Professor of Social Work, New York School of Social Work, 1946-1967.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Reviews (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Speeches (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Columbia University. School of Social Work -- Faculty CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Economists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Public welfare CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Social security CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Social work education CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Unemployment insurance CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Women college teachers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID