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Correspondence, 1866 September-1907 August 10

1 box
Collection Creator:
Kimball, James P. (James Putnam) (1836-1913)
Dates:
1866 September-1907 August 10
Extent:
1 box
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence sent to Kimball on both personal and business matters, including requests for him to conduct expeditions and surveys in the West, along with letters of induction into professional associations and honor societies. Some professional affiliates represented include George L. Rives, Clarence King, Raphael Pumpelly, and geologist and mining engineer Hamilton Smith. Includes a collection of letters recommending Kimball for the post of Pennsylvania State Geologist, as well as some letters recommending him for the post of Superintendent of the Coast Survey.

Some correspondence can be found elsewhere in the collection, specifically letters to Kimball from Henry Villard. Also, many of the mining reports Kimball wrote were sent as correspondence to his clients and later published. These can be found in "Mining Reports and Clippings."

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

Correspondence; James P. Kimball Papers, C1438, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box B-000991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Kathryn Antonelli in July 2017. Finding aid written by Kathryn Antonelli with assistance from Faith Charlton in July 2017.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence sent to Kimball on both personal and business matters, including requests for him to conduct expeditions and surveys in the West, along with letters of induction into professional associations and honor societies. Some professional affiliates represented include George L. Rives, Clarence King, Raphael Pumpelly, and geologist and mining engineer Hamilton Smith. Includes a collection of letters recommending Kimball for the post of Pennsylvania State Geologist, as well as some letters recommending him for the post of Superintendent of the Coast Survey.

Some correspondence can be found elsewhere in the collection, specifically letters to Kimball from Henry Villard. Also, many of the mining reports Kimball wrote were sent as correspondence to his clients and later published. These can be found in "Mining Reports and Clippings."

Arrangement

Correspondence relating to Kimball's nomination for Pennsylvania State Geologist has been kept together in original order. All other correspondence is arranged chronologically.

Collection History

Appraisal

No materials were separated during 2017 processing.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Kathryn Antonelli in July 2017. Finding aid written by Kathryn Antonelli with assistance from Faith Charlton in July 2017.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Correspondence; James P. Kimball Papers, C1438, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box B-000991