Fred Lazarus papers, 1909-1973

Collection context

Creator:
Lazarus, Fred, 1884-1973, Eisenhower, Dwight D (Dwight David), 1890-1969, Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973, and Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Extent:
3 boxes 3 boxes
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Correspondence and appointment calendars containing brief notes of the daily activities of Fred Lazarus Jr. There are photocopies of letters from Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon and Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as from various family members to Lazarus. The appointment calendars cover the period from 1948 through 1973

Biographical / historical:

Fred Lazarus II, founder and board chairmen of Federated Department Stores.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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:

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:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Fred Lazarus papers; 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:
rbml@library.columbia.edu