Columbia Daily Spectator records, 1886-1982

Collection context

Creator:
Columbia Daily Spectator (Organization)
Abstract:
This collection contains the constitution of the Board of Editors (1886), the records of the Columbia Students Publishing Company (1904 to 1916), and correspondence by and for the editors of the Columbia Daily Spectator.
Extent:
0.42 linear feet 1 document box
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection consists of the constitution of the Board of Editors (1886), the minutes and some records of the Columbia Students Publishing Company (1904 to 1916), and correspondence by and for the Spectator editors. These include letters from U.S. Presidents Richard Nixon and Dwight D. Eisenhower; University Presidents Grayson Kirk and William McGill; College Deans David B. Truman, Edward W. Barrett and Henry G. Coleman; various other officers and faculty of the University, and several alumni and non-affiliated people. Many of the letters are addressed to Alan S. Lake, editor of the Spectator in 1966. Others concern the 1975 Conference at Arden House; the retirement of Dean Lawrence H. Chamberlain in 1958; the death of Reed Harris (Columbia B.A., 1932), former State Department Official, in 1982; academic grading in 1955; the gymnasium in Morningside Park; and a sit-in by the Revolutionary Student Brigade in 1975. In addition, there is a manuscript of the 1948-1949 "Report on Spectator Development Program.".

Biographical / historical:

The "Columbia Daily Spectator" has been published since 1877 as the newspaper of Columbia College. It incorporated under the laws of the State of New York in 1904 under the name of "The Columbia Students Publishing Company." In 1962, the Spectator Publishing Company was formed and since then, the paper has operated independent of Columbia University. It is staffed entirely by students of Columbia and Barnard Colleges, primarily juniors.

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.

There are no restrictions on this collection.

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); Columbia Daily Spectator records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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:
uarchives@columbia.edu