Lewis Galantière papers, 1920-1977
Collection context
- Creator:
- Galantière, Lewis, 1895-1977
- Extent:
- 20 Linear Feet 40 document boxes, 3 card files (Boxes Cataloged 4a, b, c), oversized items
- Language:
- English , French .
- Scope and content:
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Writers represented in the correspondence files are Margaret Anderson, Sherwood Anderson, George Antheil, Djuna Barnes, Clive Bell, Malcolm Cowley, E.E. Cummings, John Dos Passos, Ford Madox Ford, Ernest Hemingway, Richard Hughes, Eugene Jolas, Archibald MacLeish, H.L. Mencken, Henry Miller, Adrienne Monnier, Man Ray, Elmer Rice, Jules Romains, Gertrude Stein, John Steinbeck, Allen Tate, Carl Van Vechten, Robert Penn Warren, and Edmund Wilson. Galantiere's best known work as a translator was that of the writings of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, and the collection contains in addition to correspondence, twelve manuscripts, all bearing the author's and the translator's corrections. He also wrote extensively on economic subjects and current history, and these files and manuscripts are present in the collection. Galantiere wrote plays in his own name and adapted Jean Anouilh's ANTIGONE for Katharine Cornell in 1946, and there are materials relating to these works.
- Biographical / historical:
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Translator of French literature, playwright, journalist. Galantiere worked for the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris from 1920 to 1927, and came to know many French writers and American expatriates. He also worked with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Office of War Information, and Radio Free Europe. He was president of the American branch of P.E.N., 1965-1967.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 1-36. 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.
Patrons must use the microfilm copy of the Royal Cortissoz letters. Otherwise, this collection has no restrictions.
Readers must use microfilm of materials specified above. (CCR 2020-10-21)
- 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.
To cite, quote and publish the Saint Exupery files contact Societe pour l'oeuvre et la memoire de Saint Exupery 23 rue Gazan 75014 Paris.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Lewis Galantière 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