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Alfred Korzybski papers, 1917-1950

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#0727
Bib ID 4078999 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Korzybski, Alfred, 1879-1950
Title Alfred Korzybski papers, 1917-1950
Physical Description 11 linear feet (23 boxes)
Language(s) English .
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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 on-site.

Material is unprocessed: Box 27-31. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

All material relating to the biographical materials restricted to the written permission of donor to examine or photocopy: Microfilm Reel 38, and Box 19, 22-23.

Arrangement

Arrangement

Collection is in 2 series.

Description

Summary

Papers and correspondence including letters from leading intellectuals of the United States and Europe. Much of this correspondence pertains to the publication and critical discussion of his two influential works, MANHOOD OF HUMANITY : THE SCIENCE AND ART OF HUMAN ENGINEERING (1921) and SCIENCE AND SANITY : AN INTRODUCTION TO NON-ARISTOTELIAN SYSTEMS AND GENERAL SEMANTICS (1933).

Using the Collection

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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 on-site.

Material is unprocessed: Box 27-31. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

All material relating to the biographical materials restricted to the written permission of donor to examine or photocopy: Microfilm Reel 38, and Box 19, 22-23.

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); Alfred Korzybski papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials

Mira Edgerly Korzybska papers, 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.

Alternate Form Available

Microfilm available. See CLIO record 4079782.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Read, Mrs. Charlotte Schuchart. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-69.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Read, Charlotte S. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--01/19/93. Accession number--M-93-01-19.

Gift of Charlotte Schuchart Read, 1969, 1980, 1990 & 1992.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

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Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89.

Papers Processed HR 03/17/93.

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Polish-American philosopher and scientist. Alfred Habdank Korzybski is widely known for his system of "general semantics.".