Sidney Kramer papers and library, 1940s-1980s
Collection context
- Creator:
- Kramer, Sidney
- Extent:
- 176 linear feet (141 boxes)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Papers and 50 boxes of paperback books.
- Biographical / historical:
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Sidney Kramer was an editor who worked with Ian Ballantine of Ballantine Books and also Pocket/Penguin/Bantam. Kramer was an original director of Ballantine & Co. and then of Bantam. In short, he was a paperback reprint publisher, which is very interesting for the history of 20th-century publishing. The "paperback revolution" can be dated to about mid-century and is often attributed to increased college attendance after WWII.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Sidney Kramer Papers and Library; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu