Robert Murray Haig papers, 1927-1949

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 3 series.

• Series I. Manuscripts and Documents
• Series II: Correspondence
• Series III: Correspondence Box Files

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.

• Series I. Manuscripts and Documents

• Series II: Correspondence

• 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

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); 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.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Economist. Haig was professor of economics at Columbia University.