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ArrangementArrangementThis collection is arranged in 7 series.
DescriptionSummaryThe general correspondence in the collection deals with Barger's dissertation and writings in the area of economics. Of note are letters from John Maynard Keynes, Dennis Robertson, and Wesley C. Mitchell; correspondence with chairman and other departmental faculty members concerning research and other departmental activities; and correspondence with foreign scholars concerning research. Included with the manuscript material are manuscripts of Myrdal's "Prisbildningsproblemet och foranderligheten" and "Capital Consumption" by F.A. Hayek. Manuscripts by Barger include comments from editors and reviewers, his Cambridge essays, and other subjects such as"Increase of Capital" and "Speculation.". His work on various university committees includes minutes from meetings, offices held, involvement with students. There are also some subject files, including research materials from a visiting Professorship in Venezuela, as well as the economic conditions of the nation during his stay; programs from conferences attended as well as papers he presented or were of interest to him; a speech that he presented at Washington State University; and some personal photographs. Course related materials include course syllabi and examinations. His research notes include economic indicators for Europe, United States, some individual states, and developing nations. There are general research notes, and his own economic theories as well as his research on the history of Euro/American economic theory. The printed materials consist of articles and editorial letters written by Barger as well as reprints related to the field of economics, many inscribed by their respective authors.
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 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 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); Harold Barger 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. Immediate Source of AcquisitionGift, 1991. About the Finding Aid / Processing InformationColumbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library Processing InformationProcessed by Henry Rowen, 1991, 2001. Revision Description2010-01-21 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite. 2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration. 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. Subject
History / Biographical NoteBiographical / HistoricalHarold Barger, 1907-1989 was an educator and economist. He was Professor of economics at Columbia University from 1939 to 1989. |