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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
Title Eveline Mabel Richardson Burns papers, 1930-1985
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.

Arrangement

Arrangement

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

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.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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

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); 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.

Subject Headings

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

All links open new windows.

Genre/Form

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Reviews (documents) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Speeches (documents) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

Subject

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Columbia University. School of Social Work -- Faculty Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Economists Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Public welfare Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Social security Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Social work education Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Unemployment insurance Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Women college teachers Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical sketch

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