James S. Pickering papers, 1945-1968
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0999
- Bib ID:
- 4079220 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Pickering, James S (James Sayre)
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 7 linear feet (15 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
Drafts and manuscripts of Pickering's short stories, articles, and books including 1001 QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT ASTRONOMY, THE STARS ARE YOURS, FAMOUS ASTRONOMERS, ASTERISKS, CAPTIVES OF THE SUN, MEN SPACE AND THE STARS, and WINDOWS TO SPACE. The files also contain correspondence relating to these works.
Arrangement
Arranged.
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
Reproductions 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); James S. Pickering 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--Pickering, Mrs. James S. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-69.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/1989.
Revision Description
June 2020 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH
Biographical / Historical
Writer on astronomy and space.
Subject Headings
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| Astronomy | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
| Authors | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
| Space | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
| Space Sciences | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
| Technical writing | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |