Louis B. Boudin papers, 1900-1950

Collection context

Creator:
Boudin, Louis B (Louis Boudianoff), 1874-1952
Extent:
2.5 linear feet (5 boxes)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Cataloged Correspondence (3 boxes) is for 1900-1918, but there are a few letters that go up to 1950 which are with the manuscript materials.

Collection of the correspondence and papers including 1) Correspondence with various well-known European and American socialists, ca. 1900-1950, numbering at least 200 pieces; 2) The complete unpublished manuscript of Boudin's work ORDER OUT OF CHAOS, a study of economic crises; 3) Manuscripts of various chapters and articles on communism by Boudin; 4) Notes for a lecture series on the fundamentals of socialism, 13 typescripts of editorials by Mr. Boudin, a 9-page typed letter to Harry W. Laidler, and an 8-page typed memorandum for a work on "Nietzsche, Tolstoy, and Marx."

Biographical / historical:

Prominent lawyer, authority on socialists and socialism, author of various works related to socialism and law.

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); Louis B. Boudin 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
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