Oriental Club of the City of New York records, 1896-1982

Collection context

Creator:
Oriental Club of the City of New York
Extent:
3 linear feet 6 boxes
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

The Oriental Club of the City of New York records consist of correspondence, minutes, notes, manuscripts, printed material and memorabilia.

Biographical / historical:

The Oriental Club of the City of New York (also called the New York Oriental Club) was founded in 1896 to promote Oriental research and as a social organization for scholars in Oriental studies. The membership was comprised od many Columbia University faculty members, as well as persons from other parts of the country and abroad. Included among the membership were Talcott Williams, L. Carrington Goodrich, Moses Hadas, and Meyer Schapiro.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The following boxes are located off-site: 2-6. 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); Oriental Club of the City of New York 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