Mortimer Lamson Earle papers, 1884-1905
Collection context
- Creator:
- Earle, Mortimer Lamson, 1864-1905
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of notes, diaries, and papers of Dr. Mortimer Lamson Earle (1864-1905), Professor of Classical Philology at Barnard College. It includes family photographs, published writings, and relics of Napoleon I.
- Extent:
- 7 file boxes (7 file boxes)
- Language:
- English , Latin , German , Greek, Modern (1453-) .
- Scope and content:
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Notes, diaries, and papers including eighteen diaries written in English, German, Latin, and Greek, which cover the years 1884 through 1905 and deal with Dr. Earle's student days at Columbia and the University of Berlin, his excavations at Sicyon, and his academic work at Columbia University. Also, three file boxes of manuscript notes on various classical topics and one file box of genealogical, biographical, and bibliographical material. The latter also contains some family photographs, copies of some of Dr. Earle's published writings, and several relics of Napoleon I (buttons, bits of cloth, etc.).
- Biographical / historical:
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Professor of Classical Philology at Barnard College.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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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.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Single photocopies 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); Mortimer Lamson Earle papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- 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