George Washington Cable papers, 1882-1970

Collection context

Creator:
Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925
Extent:
3.5 linear feet (9 boxes)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Correspondence, manuscripts, documents, photographs, and printed material. Most of the correspondence is from Cable to Adelene Moffat and relates to the Home Culture Clubs. Other correspondents include Louise S. Cable. There are also typescript and handwritten drafts by Cable; manuscripts, documents, and printed matter concerning Moffat's work with the Home Culture Clubs; photostatic copies of correspondence and manuscripts concerning Cable from other libraries; transcriptions of the correspondence between Cable and Moffat; a transcription of the journal of Clarence B. Roote, an acquaintaince of Cable and Moffat; and one box of manuscripts, notes, and related items concerning Philip Butcher's book about the correspondence between Cable and Moffat, So Full a Harmony.

Biographical / historical:

American novelist.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 4-9. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

The use of Cable's "My Politics" is restricted; only brief excerpts for scholarly papers may be used.

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); George Washington Cable 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
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