Frederick Beygrau scrapbook, 1908-1948, bulk 1908-1913

Collection context

Creator:
Beygrau, Frederick
Abstract:
Scrapbook of Frederick Beygrau, Director of the Stenography and Typewriting Department at Columbia University's Teachers College.
Extent:
.5 linear feet (1 document box)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Scrapbook that documents the teaching of stenography and typewriting at Teachers College. The scrapbook includes photographs, clippings, and course announcements related to the teaching of stenography, Isaac Pitman shorthand, and typing at Columbia.

Biographical / historical:

Frederick Beygrau was born in London in 1873. Beygrau received his early education in London, and then attended the Commercial High School in Chemnitz, Germany. In 1909 Beygrau was installed as a professor of stenography at Teachers College, the first professor of stenography in any American University. He left his position at Columbia in 1913, but continued to teach stenography at high scools in NYC and Westchester. Throughout his career he also taught stenography courses at both the west and east side branches of the Young Man's Christian Association.

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); Frederick Beygrau Papers; Box and Folder (if known); University Archives, 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:
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Contact:
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