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William Fielding Ogburn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0090

Scope and Contents

This collection contains diplomas, journals, publications, and scrapbooks, all in good condition.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1940-1959
  • Creation: 1940-1986

Creator

Rights Statement

To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the World Wide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original.

Biographical / Historical

William Fielding Ogburn (1886-1959) studied at Mercer University and Columbia University; he also received an honorary degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was one of the most prolific sociologists of his time, serving as the 19th President of the American Sociological Society in 1929. He taught sociology at Mercer University and economics, politics, and history at Princeton University.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 archival box) : Paper materials, publications, journals, and scrapbooks

Language of Materials

English

Title
William Fielding Osburn Papers
Author
Daniel Williams and Jahni Jules (2021) and updated by Gabrielle Hale (2022)
Date
2021 and 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Gift of unknown donor. Second accession given by Langdale Hall staff on May 18, 2022.

Repository Details

Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository

Contact:
1501 Mercer University Dr.
Macon Georgia 31207 USA
4783012968