LeRoy Bowman papers, 1905-1971
LeRoy Bowman papers, 1905-1971
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0141
- Bib ID:
- 4079429 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Bowman, LeRoy, 1887-1971
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 38.5 linear feet (100 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
Correspondence, subject and organization files, speeches, and notes.
Arrangement
Material is arranged into six series.
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
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); LeRoy Bowman 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 Mrs LeRoy Bowman, 1972.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Bowman, Mrs. LeRoy. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1972. Accession number--M-72.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/07/89.
Revision Description
2013-01-08 File created.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
LeRoy Edward Bowman (Columbia University Ph.D., 1954) was a specialist in community organization and discussion techniques. He was a member of numerous organizations of all kinds (political, ethnic, religious, educational, etc.); was active in New York's Liberal Party at the state level and in King's County; believed in simple funeral ceremonies and participated in funeral and memorial societies; and was author of several books on the subjects of community programs, parenthood, funerals, juvenile deliquency, and group discussions.
Subject Headings
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Series I: Correspondence
Box 1
Series II: Subject Files
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Series III: Organizations
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Series IV: Liberal Party
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Series V: Funeral and Memorial Societies
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Series VI: General Files
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