Phonographic Library of Contemporary Poets records, 1940-1942

Collection context

Creator:
Flaccus, Kimball, 1911-1972
Extent:
1 box (1 box (75 items))
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

A collection of letters, documents, and printed materials relating to the Library, including letters from Archibald MacLeish, Leonora Speyer, Genevieve Taggard, Allen Tate, and John Hall Wheelock concerned with the recording of their poems for the series.

Biographical / historical:

The Phonographic Library of Contemporary Poets was a project carried on by Kimball Flaccus at the College of the City of New York from 1938 to 1942.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

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); Phonograph Library of Contemporary Poets 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