Arthur Robert Burns American Diary, 1926-1981

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0170 (also MsColl/Burns)
Bib ID:
5801338 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Burns, Arthur Robert, 1895-1981
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.42 linear feet (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Burns' American Diary, an Englishman's view of American society, is the fruit of his Laura Spellman Rockefeller fellowship, 1926-1928. Very descriptive of his tour of U.S. and Canada (Quebec, Vancouver), numerous illustrations and clippings are laid in. In addition to his economic and social concerns, of particular interest are the architecture of major cities, their theatrical life, their politics; his visits to certain universities (Harvard, University of Chicago, Stanford), and his long visit to Washington with other Rockefeller fellows and their ongoing meetings and discussions with members of the Federal Board of Trade and professors from all over at what was to become the Brookings Institute. Competition in business was his major interest; it is discussed in the Diary, and his 1936 book, The Decline of Competition, is said to be a major influence in undergraduate teaching in the U.S. Included in the Collection is a cassette of his memorial service at Columbia, 24 April 1981.

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.

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); Arthur Robert Burns American Diary; 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

accn number: Source of acquisition--Dept. of Economics. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--4/15/1987.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Biographical / Historical

Arthur Robert Burns (1895-1981), born in London; BSc, PhD, London School of Economics; in the British Army 1914-1917. Lecturer, The University of London, 1922-1926. Came to U.S. in 1928. Professor Economics, Columbia, 1928-1962. Economist on War Production Board and Foreign Economic Administration 1941-1945.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Audiocassettes CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Diaries CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Brookings Institution CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Harvard University CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Stanford University CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
University of Chicago CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
United States -- Description and travel CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Economists -- United States -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Travel CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID