Robert Murray Haig papers, 1927-1949
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0533
- Bib ID:
- 4078849 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Haig, Robert Murray, 1887-1953
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 63 linear feet (126 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
The correspondence covers the period 1927-1949 and is arranged alphabetically and by subject. In addition, there are lecture notes, manuscripts of articles and addresses, and material relating to Haig's various activities such as the Commission on State Aid and the New York Power Commission.
The 1990 addition contains ten boxes of correspondence covering the years 1908-1922; 1924-1926; 1930-1936; 1949-1952; ten boxes of student cards from Professor Haig's classes; and one box of miscellaneous materials from 1913-1935, including class materials, notes, and publications.
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Series III: Correspondence Box Files
24 file boxes in 8 record storage cartons. The file coxes are arranged alphabetically and roughly by year, although different dates are scattered through each box; boxes have several folders of material before the alphabetical sequences, with dates which correspond to that of their boxes
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into 3 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); Robert Murray Haig 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--Haig, Mrs. Robert M. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1953. Accession number--M-53.
Gift if Robert M. Haig, 1953; Gift of Carl Shoup, 1990
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89. Revised by AH, 4/91.
Revision Description
2010-02-10 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
Economist. Haig was professor of economics at Columbia University.
Subject Headings
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