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:
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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:
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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:
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Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.
- Location of this collection:
- 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