Paul R. Reynolds literary agency records, 1899-1980

Creator:: Reynolds, Paul R. (Paul Revere), 1864-1944 and Reynolds, Paul R (Paul Revere), 1904-1988
Extent:: 122.5 linear feet 294 boxes
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Records of literary agents Paul Revere Reynolds, founder of Paul R. Reynolds agency, and his son, Paul Revere Reynolds, Jr. The records consist of correspondence, contracts, scripts, and financial records. The files are rich in correspondence between authors and agents and provide important information about some of the most significant works published in the last seventy years.
Biographical / historical:: Paul Revere Reynolds (1864-1944) founded the first literary agency in America when he established the Paul R. Reynolds agency in New York in 1893. Together with his son, Paul Revere Reynolds, Jr. (1904-1988), he handled some of the most prominent British and American authors of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The son joined his father in 1923 and later became president of the agency.

Acquisition information:

Records: Source of acquisition--Reynolds, Paul Revere, Jr. and Robin Reynolds. Method of acquisition--Gift.

Custodial history:

Gift of Paul R. Reynolds, Jr., 1972, 1982 & 1984.

Gift of Robbin Reynolds, 1988.

Processing information:

Records Entered in AMC 11/28/90

Boxes of cataloged correspondence were not originally numbered. Box numbers were assigned on March 12, 2018, to facilitate user request and retrieval.

Arrangement:

Materials are arranged into three series. Correspondence (both cataloged and uncataloged) is arranged alphabetically by the correspondent's last name and then chronologically. Financial records are arranged chronologically.

Accruals:

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

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Alternative form available:

Willa Cather letters are on: microfilm.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 1-270. 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.

Readers must use microfilm of material specified above.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Paul R. Reynolds records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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