Marvin Drager papers, circa 1948-2010

Creator:

Extent:

20 linear feet 20 record cartons, 1 manuscript box, 1 phonograph record box

Language:

English .

Scope and content:

Material related to Drager and his work as a creative arts agent. Records include address books, business records, correspondence, photographs, negatives, and publicity records.

There are no records related to the publication of Drager's book, The Most Glorious Crown.

There is very little personal material in the papers.

Biographical / historical:

Marvin Drager (1920-2013) graduated from St. John's and received a Masters from Columbia University. After working for the Associated Press, he headed his own public relations firm for many years. He was also the author of "The Most Glorious Crown" a history of thoroughbred racing's triple crown.

Acquisition information:

2013-2014-M004: Source of acquisition--[source of acquisition]. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--7/2/2013.

Processing information:

Collection-level record describing unprocessed material made public in summer 2018 as part of the Hidden Collections initiative.

Container list was created by Catherine C. Ricciardi in November 2021. Collection was minimally rehoused and largely remains in hanging files at this time.

Accruals:

No additions are expected.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Marvin Drager Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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