William Campbell papers, 1900-1925

Creator:: Campbell, William, 1876-1936
Abstract:: This collection contains personal papers, correspondence, financial records and memorabilia relating to geologist and metallurgist, William Campbell.
Extent:: 2 linear feet (4 manuscript boxes)
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Most of Campbell's papers are of a personal nature, including approximately 100 items of personal correspondence (incoming), his World War I naval records, his financial records, and memorabilia. There are a few miscellaneous letters relating to his academic career, some miscellaneous notes, and daily calendar memoranda. Included is a holograph laboratory notebook of the British metallurgist, Saville Shaw, with typescript transcripts of contents along with notes by Campbell.
Biographical / historical:: Geologist and metallurgist from Great Britain, joined the Columbia School of Mines faculty in 1902.

Acquisition information:: Source of acquisition--Columbiana. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--1965. Accession number--M-65.
Processing information:: Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/17/89.
Arrangement:: This collection is arranged in one series.
Accruals:: Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-4. 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 of access:

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); William Campbell papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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