Columbia University School of Library Service Records, 1926-1970

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged.

Description

Summary

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, curricular materials, and other records. These files are arranged in the following series: General Correspondence, Documentary History (curricular materials), Dean's Office, School of Library Service Alumni Association Study of Student Characteristics, Student Committees, Reading Abilities of Masters Candidates, American Correspondence School of Librarianship, and SLS Alumni Files (essays and articles by alumni).

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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This collection has no restrictions.

This collection is located off-site. 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.

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.

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 Columbia University School of Library Service, 1976-1979.

Gift of the estate of Laura Cummings, 1996.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--School of Library Service. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--1976. Accession number--M-76.

Her SLS Student material, 21 items: Source of acquisition--Cummings, Laura. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--09/10/1996. Accession number--M-96-09-10.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 05/05/1989.

Her SLS Student material, 21 items Processed HR 06/23/2000.

Subject Headings

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