Rachel Anne Purpura papers, 1942-1943
Rachel Anne Purpura papers, 1942-1943
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- UA#0169
- Bib ID:
- 4078421 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Purpura, Rachel Anne, 1918-
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- .42 linear feet (1 document box)
- 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 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.
Description
Summary
Ms. Purpura's papers consist primarily of class notes and term papers from various courses taken at The New York School of Social Work. In addition, the collection includes course outlines, reading lists, bibliographies, interviews, case studies observations, newspaper clippings, and magazine reprints.
Arrangement
Ms. Purpura's papers are arranged in three 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 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 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); Rachel Anne Purpura papers; Box and Folder; University Archives; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Accrual
No additions are expected
Ownership and Custodial History
Gift of Mrs. Rachel Anne (Reynolds) Purpura, 1986.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Purpura, Rachel Anne (Reynolds). Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--10/27/1986. Accession number--M-86-10-27.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Papers processed by Marilyn Chin (Queens College, 2011).
Finding aid written by Marilyn Chin (Queens College, 2011) February 2011.
Revision Description
2011-03-04 File created.
2011-03-09 XML document instance created by Catherine C. Ricciardi
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
Rachel Anne (Reynolds) Purpura was a graduate student at Columbia University's New York School of Social Work during 1942-1943. Her career focused on the reform of institutional bureaucracy. She volunteered in several committees at the central branch of the Brooklyn YWCA. As an undergraduate, she majored in Economics and Sociology, and received her B.A. degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1940.
Subject Headings
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Series I: Courses, 1942-1943
This series consists of Ms. Purpura's class notes and term papers associated with graduate courses taken at The New York School of Social Work. The papers also include course syllabi, bibliographies, and reading lists.
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Series II: Case Works, 1943
These files contain Ms. Purpura's observations, bibliographies, and information used for assigned case studies in the field of group work.
Box 1 Folder 26
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Series III: Biographical, 1942-1943
This series include Ms. Purpura's typed application summary for The New York School of Social Work. Also included is a certification from the Welfare Council for completion of the Brooklyn Orientation Training Course for Volunteers in Group Work.
Box 1 Folder 29