Leon Davidson's flying saucer collection, 1950-1980

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged.

• Pamphlets
• Newsletters
• Bound Newsletters
• Newsclippings
• Pamphlets & Transcripts
• Transcripts
• Periodicals and Pamphlets (1984 Gift), 1968-1978
• Books
• Scrapbooks
• Printed Materials
• Files
• List of Books

Description

Summary

Books, magazines, newsletters, reports, pamphlets, and clippings documenting the Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) or flying saucer phenomenon. Mr Davidson used this material in connection with his study for the United States Air Force, entitled "Flying Saucers: Special Report No. 14." (Oct. 1957 & July 1966)

• Pamphlets

• Newsletters

• Bound Newsletters

• Newsclippings

• Pamphlets & Transcripts

• Transcripts

• Periodicals and Pamphlets (1984 Gift), 1968-1978

• Books

• Scrapbooks

• Printed Materials

• Files

• List of Books

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); Leon Davidson's flying saucer collection; 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.

Reproduction Note

Boxes 19, 20, 21 and Scrapbooks 1-73 are available on microfilm.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Davidson, Leon. Method of acquisition--Gift; Accession number--M-1962.

Gift of Leon Davidson, 1962-1968 & 1984.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed BRC 10/--/1984.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

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

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

(Columbia University B.A. 1942, B.S. 1943, M.S. 1947& Ph.D. 1951).