Peter A. Corning papers, 1958-1970
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0284
- Bib ID:
- 4078652 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Corning, Peter A., 1935-
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 22 linear feet (48 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.
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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.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
Letters, notes, and writings of Corning. The collection contains little correspondence, but there is a large subject file of notes, articles, and clippings pertaining to Medicare, Social Security, and aging.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two 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.
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.
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);Peter A. Corning 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 Peter A. Corning, 1971.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Corning, Peter A. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1971. Accession number--M-71.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 05/09/1989.
Revision Description
2012-05-01 XML document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
Corning was employed by the Oral History Office at Columbia University to conduct all interviews for the Social Security Project.
Subject Headings
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