RBML Photographic Customer Orders Collection, bulk 1960-2000

Collection context

Creator:
Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Extent:
14 Linear Feet (21 index card boxes, 4 record storage cartons)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Artificial collection of photographs of RBML materials created for customer orders in a pre-digital era. The RBML retained master negatives and extra prints for such orders to avoid the need to image the same document repeatedly. The index card boxes (Boxes 1-20, 25) contain negatives, transparencies and slides in paper envelopes; the record storage cartons (Boxes 21-24) contain file folders with black and white photographic prints.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located onsite.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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