Luellen Teters Bussenius papers, 1874-1969
Collection context
- Creator:
- Bussenius, Luellen Teters, 1868-1968
- Abstract:
- This collection contains correspondence, documents, manuscripts, clippings, photographs and printed materials dating from 1874 to 1969, relating to Luellen Cass Teters Bussenius (1868-1968), journalist and editor of The Delineator.
- Extent:
- 6 linear feet 14 boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, manuscripts, drafts, notes, documents, photographs, clippings, and printed materials. Her writings include both fiction (short stories, poetry, and plays) and non-fiction (articles on history, plants, bridge, astronomy, numerology, food and health). She also published a novel, The Honorable Miss Cherry Blossom (New York, Nicholas L. Brown, 1924). There are business papers of the Women's Chamber of Commerce of New York and other of her civic organizations.
The cataloged correspondence includes: Carrie Chapman Catt, John V. Lindsay, Ogden L. Mills, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Ernest Thompson Seton, and Charles Goodrich Whiting.
- Biographical / historical:
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Luellen Cass Teters Bussenius (1868-1968) was a journalist, writer, clubwoman, and editor of The Delineator in New York. As Luellen Cass Teters, she contributed fiction and nonfiction to many periodicals. She was also active in many patriotic, political, and business organizations. She married W. Otto Bussenius (1874-1944), a German importer, in 1907. They had one child, W. O. Bussenius Jr., before divorcing. She died in New York City on December 24, 1968, at age 100.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection has no restrictions.
The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-14. 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.
- 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); Luellen Teters Bussenius papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
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- Contact:
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