Overseas Press Club of America records, 1919-1970

Collection context

Creator:
Overseas Press Club of America
Extent:
202 Linear Feet (19 manuscript boxes, 77 transfiles, 1 flat box)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Overseas Press Club (OPC) luncheon lists, 1963-1965; photographs entered in the 1970 OPC photographic contest, with biographical information on the various photographers; several historical OPC photographs (most unidentified); and photographs of news correspondents at the Versailles Peace Conference, 1919. Cataloged manuscripts include those of Burnet Hershey and Lowell Thomas.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Boxes 1 and 2 are located onsite. Box 3 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:

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:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Overseas Press Club of America records; 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