Robert K. Merton papers, 1928-2003, bulk 1943-2001

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Series I: Administrative, 1943-2002

Material in this series consists of general administrative records related to Merton's work, such as curriculum vitae, bibliographies, and agendas. Correspondents in this series include several office assistants who played instrumental roles in keeping Merton's administrative operations well organized. Of note are the address book and rolodex of personal and professional contacts which reflect the varied associations Merton kept with individuals and organizations throughout his career. The series also contains photographic portraits of Merton from various time periods. The records are arranged alphabetically.


415 Fayerweather Hall Office



Box 346 Folder 1 Office Guide, undated



Box 345 Office Guide, undated (Floppy Disc), undated



Box 346 Folder 2 Original File Guide, undated


Box 346 Folder 3 Address Book, undated


Box 346 Folder 4 to 6 Agendas, 1959, 1975-1993, 1959, 1975-1993, (3 Folders)


Box 346 Folder 7 Appointments, 2001


Box 346 Folder 8-9 Bibliographies, 1945-1999, (2 Folders)



Box 345 Bibliographies, undated (2 Floppy Discs), undated



Box 347 Folder 1 Bibliographies, 1945-1999


Box 347 Folder 2 Biographical Statements, 1954-1981, undated, 1954-1981, undated


Box 347 Folder 3 Business Cards--Russell Sage Foundation, undated


Box 347 Folder 4 Calendar, 1968


Box 347 Folder 5 Computer Account, 1982-1984


Box 347 Folder 6-7 Copyright, 1970-2000, (2 Folders)


Correspondence


Box 347 Folder 8 General, 1966-1977


Box 347 Folder 9 Miles, Mary, 1974-1984


Box 347 Folder 10 Needham, Elizabeth, 1998-2002


Box 347 Folder 11 Poros, Maritsa, 1995-2002


Box 347 Folder 12 Curricula Vitae, 1964-2000


Box 347 Folder 13-14 Donations--Columbia University Libraries, 1971-1989, (2 Folders)



Box 348 Folder 1 Donations--Columbia University Libraries, 1971-1989


Box 348 Folder 2 Mailing Lists, 1960, undated, 1960, undated


Box 348 Folder 3 Memoranda, 1993-1994


Box 348 Folder 4 Note Pad, circa, 1980s


Box 348 Folder 5 Offprint Recipients Lists, 1995-1996


Box 348 Folder 6 Photographs, 1962-1981, undated, 1962-1981, undated


Box 348 Folder 7 Publication Rights, 2000



Box 334 Rolodex of Personal and Professional Contacts, undated (Index Cards), undated



Box 348 Folder 8 Rubber Stamp Sheet, undated


Box 348 Folder 9 To Do List, 1949



Box 353 Folder 1 Agendas, 1949-1971


Box 353 Folder 2 Contacts, circa, 2000


Box 353 Folder 3 Filing System, 1943, undated, 1943, undated


Box 353 Folder 4 Mailing Lists--Reprints, 1992-1999


Box 353 Folder 5 to 7 To Do Lists, 1949, 1993-2000, 1949, 1993-2000, (3 Folders)



Box 434 Folder 1 Permissions to Reprint, 1995


Box 434 Folder 2 Work Schedules, 1993-1995