Edwin Blackwell Knowles papers, 1957-1967
Collection context
- Creator:
- Knowles, Edwin Blackwell, 1903-1967
- Extent:
- 0.5 Linear Feet 1 manuscript box and 1 flat box
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Manuscript notes of and some related letters to Knowles relating to his research on a 16th century English manuscript, ANATOMIE OF SPAYNE, 1599. The letters are from various scholars, librarians, and researchers both in the United States and England, who responded to Knowles' requests for information. There are photostatic copies of the manuscript as well as photostatic copies of related manuscripts and printed items used by Knowles in the course of his research. Also, a typescript of the English text with annotations by Knowles. The research appears to be incomplete since the letter file ends in 1967, the year of Knowles' death.
- Biographical / historical:
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Professor of English at Pratt Institute. Knowles was a specialist in Spanish-English literary relations. He investigated the manuscript ANATOMIE OF SPAYNE, 1599 (Ford Abbey Library Ms. #234, formerly Phillips Ms. #12124), including the bibliographical history of the manuscript, its translator, Harye Bedwod, and the author of the original Spanish manuscript, Biud de Haro.
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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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); Edwin Blackwell Knowles papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
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