John Erskine papers, 1890-1951
Collection context
- Creator:
- Erskine, John, 1879-1951
- Extent:
- 40 linear feet 71 boxes (52 boxes of papers including 1 flat box, 8 boxes of books, B1 through B8, 11 boxes of presented books, PB1 through PB11)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence relating to Erskine's various educational, musical and literary interests; manuscripts of his writings; lecture notes for college courses; souvenirs of his army service in World War I and his Columbia University professorship, and student papers from his own school and college days. Also, biographical file, scrapbooks, and articles.
- Biographical / historical:
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Professor of English. Erskine was instructor at Amherst College, 1903-1906, Assoc. professor, 1906-1909; Adj. professor of English, Columbia University, 1909-1916; professor of English, 1916-1937, a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and President of the Juilliard School of Music. Author of THE PRIVATE LIFE OF HELEN OF TROY and many other books and articles.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Boxes 1-5 (cataloged correspondence), Box 16 and Box 52 are located onsite. The remainder of the 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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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); John Erskine 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