Royal Davis Chess Scrapbooks, 1908-1935

Collection context

Creator:
Davis, Royal and Shipley, William Penn
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 5 items in 1 box
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Two scrapbooks of chess problems (one vol. contains the TLS chess problems 1908-1914; the second vol. contains miscellaneous problems, with an index); a typed letter, signed, of William Penn Shipley (photocopy), with related photograph; and an obituary clipping for Shipley from The New York Times.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is 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.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.

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