Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Davidson, Donald Curtis, 1911-
- Abstract:
- The collection contains research files (notes, articles, clippings), bibliography cards, and picture postcards, mainly relating to concepts of time throughout history and among various cultures. Donald C. Davidson was University Librarian at UCSB for many years (1947-1977) and the collection reflects his longstanding interest in the study of time.
- Extent:
- 12.21 linear feet (7 cartons, 2 card file boxes, 1 document box, 1 half-sized document box, and 2 flat oversize boxes)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of Item], Donald C. Davidson papers, Mss 19. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains research files (notes, articles, clippings), bibliography cards, and picture postcards, mainly relating to concepts of time throughout history and among various cultures. Donald C. Davidson was University Librarian at UCSB for many years (1947-1977) and the collection reflects his longstanding interest in the study of time.
The collection also contains a number of printed works relating to the study of time, as well as other topics. These have been cataloged separately and can be searched in the UCSB Libraries online catalog.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of June A. Davidson, widow of Donald C. Davidson, 1995-2004; 2017 addition gift of Jean Davidson and Gale Busch.
- Physical location:
- A portion of the collection is located at the Southern Regional Library Library Facility (SRLF).
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research. A portion of the collection is stored offsite. Advance notice is required for retrieval.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Research Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Research Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Research Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of Item], Donald C. Davidson papers, Mss 19. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
- Location of this collection:
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UC Santa Barbara LibrarySanta Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
- Contact:
- (805) 893-3062