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ArrangementArrangementSelected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.
DescriptionSummaryThis collection includes letters from prominent sociologists and economists such as Richard T. Ely, Henry C. Adams, Simon N. Patten, Frank W. Taussig, Francis A. Walker, and others, which deal with academic activities in the field of sociology and with Giddings' book, THE PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (New York, 1896). In addition, there are letters and manuscripts dealing with the League of Peace, forerunner of the League of Nations; typescripts of his speeches on various subjects; miscellaneous notes; one box of students' term papers and theses dealing with sociological topics; and related printed materials. There are also questionnaires and letters pertaining to a study made in 1911-1912 by George Esdras Bevans on THE DISTRIBUTION OF WORKINGMEN'S TIME. The correspondents include: Jane Addams, William Jennings Bryan, Charles Beard, and Jacob Riis. There is also a bibliography of publications by Giddings and of works relating to his field; and genealogical notes of the Miller/Millard family of New England.
Using the CollectionRare Book and Manuscript Library Restrictions on AccessYou 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 on-site. This collection has no restrictions. Terms Governing Use and ReproductionSingle 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 CitationIdentification of specific item; Date (if known); Franklin Henry Giddings papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library. AccrualsMaterials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information. Alternate Form AvailableCataloged correspondence and manuscripts are also availalbe on microfilm MN# 11634-4. Arranged manuscripts: Lecture notes, 1907-1908; 1925; 1926 are also available on microfilm MN# 11634-4. Miscellaneous manuscripts: League of Peace is also available on microfilm MN# 11634-4. Ownership and Custodial HistoryGift of Elizabeth Patience Hawes Giddings, 1931. Gift of Mrs Oscar H. Darter, 1976. Gift of Mrs Shirley Lehmann Spohr and William L. Lehmann, 1981. Transferred from Columbiana, 1986. Immediate Source of AcquisitionSource of acquisition--Gift. Date of acquisition--1931. Accession number--M-1931. About the Finding Aid / Processing InformationColumbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library Processing InformationProcessed RJ 09/--/86. Revision Description2020-04-07 EAD document created by CCR. Subject HeadingsThe 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. All links open new windows. Genre/Form
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History / Biographical NoteBiographical / HistoricalProfessor of Sociology and the History of Civilization at Columbia University from 1894 until 1931. |