Franklin Henry Giddings papers, 1890-1931

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0483
Bib ID:
4079719 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Giddings, Franklin Henry, 1855-1931
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
3.5 linear feet (8 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

This 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.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

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 on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions 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); Franklin Henry Giddings 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.

Alternate Form Available

Cataloged 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 History

Gift 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 Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Gift. Date of acquisition--1931. Accession number--M-1931.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed RJ 09/--/86.

Revision Description

2020-04-07 EAD document created by CCR.

Biographical / Historical

Professor of Sociology and the History of Civilization at Columbia University from 1894 until 1931.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Bibliographies CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Genealogies (histories) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lecture notes CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Questionnaires CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Speeches (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theses CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Adams, Henry C (Henry Carter), 1851-1921 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Addams, Jane, 1860-1935 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Beard, Charles A (Charles Austin), 1874-1948 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Columbia University -- : Faculty CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Ely, Richard T (Richard Theodore), 1854-1943 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
League of Nations CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Patten, Simon N (Simon Nelson), 1852-1922 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Riis, Jacob A (Jacob August), 1849-1914 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Taussig, F. W (Frank William), 1859-1940 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Walker, Francis Amasa, 1840-1897 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
College teachers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Economics CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Economists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- New England CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Sociologists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Sociology CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID