Leon Davidson's flying saucer collection, 1950-1980
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0362
- Bib ID:
- 4079689 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Davidson, Leon, 1922-
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 65 linear feet (52 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
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)
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
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); 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.
Biographical / Historical
(Columbia University B.A. 1942, B.S. 1943, M.S. 1947& Ph.D. 1951).
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