Berkey, Charles Peter, 1867-1955
Size: 10.5 linear feet (21 archival boxes) Collection ID: MC 00275
The Charles P. Berkey Collection contains materials relating to the personal and professional life of geologist and civil engineer Berkey who was affiliated with Columbia University throughout his career. It includes correspondence, family documents, Berkey's writings, awards, and photographs. Materials in the collection date from 1884 - 1955.
Size: 0.02 linear feet Collection ID: MSS 00498
This 12 x 8 centimeter book has its 88 pages predominantly filled with clippings of printed advertisements from unknown newspapers. It also includes personal notes about daily life alongside culinary or home remedy recipes. The creator was very likely a middle class mother, possibly Sarah “Sallie” Yeagle or Ruth Anna Bennett.