Peter A. Corning papers, 1958-1970

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, notes, clippings and articles of Peter A. Corning pertaining to the Social Security Project.

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.

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

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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Name
Columbia University -- Employees CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Columbia University. Oral History Research Office CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
United States. Social Security Administration CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
United States -- Social conditions CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Aging CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Medicare CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Older people -- United States -- Social conditions CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Social security -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID