Aubrey Drury papers, 1920-1950

Summary Information

Abstract

This collections contains correspondence, manuscripts, clippings and printed matter pertaining to Aubrey Drury's campaign for official world-wide adoption of the metric system.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in four series.

• Series I: Correspondence
• Series II: Miscellaneous and Unsorted
• Series III: Clippings and Printed Matter
• Series IV: Additions

Description

Summary

Correspondence and manuscripts of Drury, relating to his campaign for official world-wide adoption of the metric system of weights and measures. The collection also contains a considerable quantity of clippings.

• Series I: Correspondence

• Series II: Miscellaneous and Unsorted

• Series III: Clippings and Printed Matter

• Series IV: Additions

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.

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); Aubrey Drury 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Drury, Newton B. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--12/--/1960. Accession number--M-60-12.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/1989.

Revision Description

2012-05-29 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

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