Algernon D. Black papers, 1932-1981

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0122
Bib ID:
4079285 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Black, Algernon D. (Algernon David), 1900-1993
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
12 linear feet (27 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Correspondence, speeches, memoranda, minutes, and publications, including radio talks and platform addresses given at the Society, the papers of several housing committees on which Black served, and autobiographical subject files compiled by Black and documenting his participation in many organizations and social causes.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

Rbml Advance Appointment

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); Algernon D. Black 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.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Algernon D. Black, 1974, 1976, 1979 & 1981.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Black, Algernon D. Accession number--M74.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/05/89.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2012-01-19 EAD created by PTL

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

2024-07-15 Series II and III containers updated. kws

Biographical / Historical

Writer, lecturer, and leader of the New York Society for Ethical Culture. A.D. Black died in 1993.

Subject Headings

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

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Genre/Form
Lectures CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
minutes (administrative records) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Society for Ethical Culture CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
United States -- Social conditions CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Ethics -- Societies, etc CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Housing CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Liberalism CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Radio programs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID