Curtis Carroll Davis papers, 1945-1946
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1618
- Bib ID:
- 9431071 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Davis, Curtis Carroll, 1917-1997
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
- Language(s):
- English .
- 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.
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. T.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
This collection contains Davis's military records and scrapbooks that he assembled on espionage.
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Series I: Military Records, 1945-1946
This series includes records related to Davis's World War II service, including reports of his actions and whereabouts during the war and his discharge papers.
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The scrapbooks are broken down thematically to reflect the representation of espionage in art and literature, historical aspects of espionage, and special topics.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in 2 series.
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 off-site. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. T.
This collection has no restrictions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Single 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 Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Curtis Carroll Davis 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Family of Curtis Carroll Davis. Method of acquisition--Gift.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Papers processed Carrie Hintz 5/09/2012.
Finding aid written Carrie Hintz 05/21/2012.
Revision Description
2012-05-22 xml document instance created by Judi Zupnick
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
World War II veteran and espionage enthusiast.
Subject Headings
The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.
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| Name | ||
|---|---|---|
| Davis, Curtis Carroll, 1917-1997 | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
| Subject | ||
| Espionage | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
| Scrapbooks | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |