Seymour Topping papers, 1960s-2002

Collection context

Creator:
Topping, Seymour, 1921-
Extent:
25 linear feet (20 record cartons and 1 small carton)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

The collection includes book reviews, speeches, lectures, memos, meeting notes, schedules, correspondence, research files, clippings, and schedules related to his work on Chinese politics and US-China relations as a foreign correspondent an editor at the New York Times.

Biographical / historical:

Seymour Topping (1921-2020) is an American writer, best known as a foreign correspondent and editor for the New York Times.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

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); Seymour Topping 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
Before you visit:
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Contact:
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