Charles F. McCombs papers, 1927-1936

Creator:
McCombs, Charles F. (Charles Flowers), 1887-
Extent:
0.42 linear feet (1 document box)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection consists of Charles F. McCombs's course materials for teaching Library Service 301: Bibliography and Bibliographical Method at the Columbia School of Library Service in the 1926-1936.

Biographical / historical:

Charles F. McCombs had an AB from Ohio State University (1909) and a BLS from the New York State Library School (1913). He worked at the Ohio State University Library (1909-1910); Assistant, Reading Room, Library of Congress (1910-1912), Superintendent, Main Reading Room, and later, Chief Bibliographer, New York Public Library. McCombs started as an Instructor in Bibliography in the Columbia Summer Session (1920-1926) and then served as a Lecturer at the reopened Columbia School of Library Service (1926-1936).

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located onsite.

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); Charles F. McCombs papers; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

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