Series IV. Print Matter, 1887-1932, inclusive
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This series contains a mixture of published material from 1889-1932, the bulk of which was authored by Myron S. Falk. There are three hardcover engineering books written by Falk, as well as the Second Annual State Water Commission report which includes Falk's individual report. There are also numerous copies of booklet reprints of Falk's engineering writings. Material not written by Falk include, among others, Union Prayer books, engineering textbooks, and two books inscribed to Henry L. Einstein and to Lewis Einstein.
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This series is arranged by format and then chronologically, beginning with the hardcover books authored by Falk, followed by the Second Annual Report of New York State Water Commission, the reprint booklets, and then books in the collection not authored by Falk.
Cements, Mortars, and Concretes by Myron S. Falk, 1904
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Inscribed to Henry Einstein
Design and Construction of Metallic Bridges by William H. Burr and Myron S. Falk, 1908
Influence Lines for Bridges and Roofs by William H. Burr and Myron S. Falk, 1909
Second Annual Report of the New York State Water Supply Commission, 1907
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Stamped with 'Myron S. Falk. Mar 5 - 1907.'
Report of Myron S. Falk - Appendix I. Pages 24-69.
The Sanitary Disposal of Municipal Refuse. An Informal Discussion., 1903
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By Messrs. Rudolph Hering, John McGaw Woodbury, H. De B. Parsons, W. F. Morse, George A. Soper, Theodore Horton, W. J. Baldwin, Charles B. Ball, M. N. Baker, Elmer W. Firth, Myron S. Falk, Charles H. Haswell, W. H. Booth, and H. A. Young.
Reprinted from Transactions, Vol. L, page 95. (1903.)
Note on the Coefficient of Elasticity of Concrete and Mortar Beams During Flexure, 1903
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Reprinted from Transactions, Vol. L, p. 473 (1903).
On the Use of Influence Lines in Graphic Statics, 1903
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Reprinted from the School of Mines Quarterly, Vol. XXIV, January, No. 2, April, No.3, and July, No. 4, 1903.
The Detailed Design of a Railroad Bridge, 1904
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By Wm. H. Burr and Myron S. Falk
Reprinted from The School of Mines Quarterly Vol. XXV, April, 1904, No. 3, and July, 1904, No. 4
Some Primary Truss Principles, 1904-1905
Notes on The Design of High Masonry Dams, 1905
Influence Lines for Suspended Cantilevers, 1907
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Reprinted from the School of Mines Quarterly, Vol. XXVIII, No. 3.
The Deflection Polygon of a Framed Structure as a Funicular Polygon, 1908
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Reprinted from the School of Mines Quarterly, Vol. XXX, No. 1.
Displacement Diagrams of Framed Structures by Deflection Angles, 1908
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Reprinted from the School of Mines Quarterly, Vol. XXIX, No. 3.
A System of Cost Keeping, 1909
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Reprinted from Transactions, Vol. LXIV, p. 401 (1909).
Two Reinforced Concrete Coal Pockets, 1911
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Reprinted from Transactions, Vol. LXXI, p. 192 (1911).
The Production of Toluol from Gas Plants, 1920
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Reprinted from Transactions, Vol. LXXXIII, p. 904 (1920).
Copies of Falk booklet reprints (3 folders), 1903-1920
Engineering books, 1894-1932
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Books not written by Myron S. Falk.
American Society of Civil Engineers: "Address at the Annual Convention, Hotel Wentworth, Near Portsmouth, N.H., June 21st, 1922." by John R Freeman ; "Charges and Method of Making Charges for Professional Services" 1930
"Notes on Code Words" by W.F. Friedman and C. J. Mendelsohn; inscription to Myron S. Falk by Charles J. Mendelsohn. 1932
"Report of Board of Engineer Officers as to Maximum Span Practicable for Suspension Bridges" - Major Chas W. Raymond, Captain Wm. H. Bixby, Captain Edward Burr, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, Members of the Board. 1894
"Notes on Foundations: Prepared for the Senior Class in Civil Engineering at Columbia University" By Wm. H. Burr
Le Siege de Berlin et Autres Contes par Alphonse Daudet, 1890
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Was Lewis Einstein's copy of "The Siege of Berlin and Other Tales" by Alphonse Daudet. L. Einstein and drawings are written on the cover in pencil.
Poetical Works of John Godfrey Saxe, 1887
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Inscribed "To Lewis Einstein from Columbia Grammar School for Excellence in English Composition, June 8, 1894." Cover (detached) embossed "Lewis Einstein."
Paris Universal Exposition. Civil Engineering, Public Works, and Architecture, 1889
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By William Watson
The Union Prayer Book for Jewish Worship Part I and II, 1895
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'Regine Wallach' written in ink on front page of Part 1; Myron S. Falk inscribed on Part II.
Program for the show "Uncle", 1897
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Presented by the Columbia University sophomores, Class of 1899, as a benefit for '99 Freshman Crew team. (Part of 2021 gift)
Columbia University Commencement Programs, 1899, 1901, 1904, inclusive
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Part of 2021 gift.