Louise Ropes Loomis papers, 1925-1958

Collection context

Creator:
Loomis, Louise Ropes, 1874-1958
Extent:
0.5 linear feet 1 box
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Typescript copies of Louise R Loomis' translations of contemporary accounts of the Council of Constance, 1414-1418 (THE COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE; THE UNIFICATION OF THE CHURCH. Translated by Louise Ropes Loomis. Edited and Annotated by John Hine Mundy and Kenneth M. Woody. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961). These are not the accounts which constitute the text of the printed volume, but rather translations of other contemporary works made for her research, sometimes cited in the published "notes."

Originally the plan was for a 2 volume work, but this was later changed to 1 volume. All of the Jan Hus material was withdrawn, the largest portion of material in this collection. Material about others includes Cardinal Peter D'Ailly of Cambrai, John Petit, Pope Martin V, and Bishop-elect William of Strasburh, and annates on the tax problem. John H. Mundy, professor of history, Columbia University, and Kennerly M. Woody completed the editing of this book after Loomis' death.

Biographical / historical:

Columbia A.M. 1902; Professor of history, Wells College, 1921-1940; editor of Classics Club Publications, ca. 1925-1949; died in 1958.

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.

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); Louise Ropes Loomis 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
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