Park Benjamin Book Collection, 1840-1865

Collection context

Extent:
4255 Volumes Volume count from 1996/1997 shelf read
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

William Evarts Benjamin, son of Park Benjamin (1809-1864), poet, editor and newspaperman, presented this collection of about 4,200 volumes to the Libraries in 1940. It is composed of New York imprints published between 1840 and 1865. Also in the collection are a number of issues of the "Mammoth" newspapers and others with which Park Benjamin was associated.

Access and use

Restrictions:

All books in this collection are cataloged, and should be requested individually in CLIO. This record is for informational purposes only.

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