Leon Davidson's flying saucer collection, 1950-1980

Summary

Creator:
Davidson, Leon, 1922-
Extent:
65 linear feet 52 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Leon Davidson's flying saucer collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Background

Scope and content:

Books, magazines, newsletters, reports, pamphlets, and clippings documenting the Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) or flying saucer phenomenon. Mr Davidson used this material in connection with his study for the United States Air Force, entitled "Flying Saucers: Special Report No. 14." (Oct. 1957 & July 1966)

Biographical / historical:

(Columbia University B.A. 1942, B.S. 1943, M.S. 1947& Ph.D. 1951).

Acquisition information:

Source of acquisition--Davidson, Leon. Method of acquisition--Gift; Accession number--M-1962.

Gift of Leon Davidson, 1962-1968 & 1984.

Processing information:

Processed BRC 10/--/1984.

Arrangement:

Arranged.

Accruals:

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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 of access:

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); Leon Davidson's flying saucer collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
(212) 854-5590
rbml@library.columbia.edu