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Peter G. Stafford papers, 1960-1971

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#1187
Bib ID 4079361 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Stafford, Peter G
Title Peter G. Stafford papers, 1960-1971
Physical Description 49 boxes (49 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.

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.

Arrangement

Arrangement

Earlier materials are arranged: by subject.

Later materials are arranged: by title of periodical.

Description

Summary

Papers of Stafford, reflecting a wide interest in psychedelic drugs, other drugs, and all aspects of the youth culture of the 1960s. Among the manuscript materials are drafts for chapters in his books, case histories, some correspondence, and materials showing the workings of the underground press. There are clippings, pamphlets, and books of both technical and popular interest.

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); Peter G. Stafford 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--06536F. Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Revision Description

2012-12-12 xml document instance created by Carrie Hintz

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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"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Drug abuse Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Hallucinogenic drugs Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
LSD (Drug) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Underground press publications Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
United States -- Social conditions -- 1960-1980 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Youth movements Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Stafford was author of PSYCHEDELIC BABY REACHES PUBERTY (Praeger, 1971), LSD - THE PROBLEM SOLVING PSYCHEDELIC (Award Book, 1967) and other books, and editor of CRAWDADDY magazine.