George Haven Putnam papers, 1900-1930
Collection context
- Creator:
- Putnam, George Haven, 1844-1930
- Extent:
- 5 boxes (5 boxes 1 scrapbook)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Business correspondence, 1904-1921, and material dealing with national preparedness, 1914-1916, and the National Security League.
- Biographical / historical:
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American publisher. Putnam was born in London and educated at the Sorbonne and the University of Göttingen. During the Civil War he enlisted as a private. Subsequently he entered his father's publishing house - G.P. Putnam's Sons, later becoming president. He was a leader in establishing the American Copyright League in 1887 and founded the English Speaking Union in the U.S. His writings include MEMORIES OF A PUBLISHER.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
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); George Haven Putnam 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