Prescott Lecky papers, 1935-1946
Collection context
- Creator:
- Lecky, Prescott, 1892-1941
- Extent:
- 0.42 Linear Feet (1 document box)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection consists of Prescott Lecky's journals, articles, reprints and other material. These we collected as possible additions to aid in the completion of Lecky's unfinished manuscript. The final work, Self-Consistency: A Theory of Personality, was published in 1951.
- Biographical / historical:
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Prescott Lecky was an instructor of Psychology at Columbia University from 1924 to 1941. He received an AM from Columbia University in 1924. Courtney Campbell, Educational Press, Inc., was working with Lecky on a book project when he died of coronary disease at age 48. Campbell, as Lecky's literary executor, and his widow, Kathryn Jenkins Lecky, worked on publishing the unfinished manuscript, Self-Consistency: A Theory of Personality, which was published in 1951.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection has no 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:
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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:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Prescott Lecky Papers; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.
- Location of this collection:
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6th Floor East Butler Library535 West 114th StreetNew 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:
- uarchives@columbia.edu