The World records, 1882-1940

Creator:: Lyman, R. H and World (New York, New York, N.Y. : 1883 : Daily)
Extent:: 41000 items 104 Boxes; 2 Flat Boxes; 1 Tube Box; 1 Copper Box
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Business correspondence, editorial memoranda, circulation and financial reports, details for the construction and enlargement of the Pulitzer Building on Park Row, and general papers of THE WORLD. The earlier part of this collection is made up of all materials brought to the attention of Joseph Pulitzer during his editorship and that of his son, Ralph Pulitzer. For the time from Joseph Pulitzer's death in 1911 until ca. 1920, the papers are primarily the files of THE WORLD's "Bureau of Accuracy and Fair Play" directed by Isaac D. White. During the 1920s and until 1931, there is also much material from other departments of the paper such as the composing room, the purchasing department, and the auditors. Also included is a re-recorded audio tape from cylinders originally placed in the World Building cornerstone, October 9-10, 1889. The materials from 1932 until 1940 are insurance policies for the Pulitzer Building and financial reports winding up the affairs of the Pulitzer's Press Publishing Company. Materials collected by R.H. Lyman of THE WORLD's staff from 1893 until 1931 have been added.
Biographical / historical:: Newspaper of Joseph Pulitzer, purchased in 1883 and sold to Scripps-Howard in 1931.

Acquisition information:

Source of acquisition--Pulitzer, Joseph, Jr. through the School of Journalism. Method of acquisition--Transfer, 1983; Accession number--M-59.

Processing information:

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Codebook placed in box 104 with cradle. kws 2023-09-22

Arrangement:

Arranged in two series.

Accruals:

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Physical / technical requirements:

Material base and configuration--Audio tape

Rules or conventions:

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Access and use

Restrictions:

The tube box are 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.

Box 104 requires curatorial permission to use. This collection has no other restrictions.

Terms of access:

Single photocopies 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:: The World (New York) Records. Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Columbia University.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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