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Preston Gibson papers, 1903-1920

2 linear feet 4 manuscript boxes
A collection of the writings and personal papers of Preston Gibson (1880-1937), a playwright and prominent society figure.
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Series I: Non-Dramatic Material, 1904-1920

include inquiries into the copyrights held on the multi-volume Library of American Literature (which

This series contains non-dramatic writings by Gibson, notably the complete manuscript for an untitled novel and a memoir of Gibson's military training entitled "The Courage of Ignorance." Personal papers consist mostly of the correspondence of William Everts Benjamin, Gibson's father-in-law, and include inquiries into the copyrights held on the multi-volume Library of American Literature (which Benjamin published) and documents relating to Benjamin's purchase of a portrait of Ralph Sheldon, painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, from M. Knoedler and Co. A number of photographs of Gibson with members of the Pratt family and the actor Douglas Fairbanks are also part of the collection.

    Barnard Archives & Special Collections

    Quandra Prettyman papers, 1958-2019, undated

    3 Linear Feet 3 document boxes, 1 flat file
    "This is a working syllabus, not a strait jacket." Quandra Prettyman was a professor and writer who pioneered Black literary courses in the United States. Described as a "Champion of Black Women's Literature," she made waves as Barnard's first full-time Black faculty member. Her commitment to disseminating knowledge about Black literature and the advancement of students' academic abilities and ventures is highlighted throughout the materials present in this collection. She began her Barnard career in 1970, and continued teaching for the next five decades. This collection includes a record of Quandra's efforts and achievements in creating her courses, as well as her participation in a variety of organizations, and service to her community. It consists of her professional, academic, and personal papers.
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    Quandra Prettyman papers, 1958-2019, undated 3 Linear Feet 3 document boxes, 1 flat file

    courses include: "Harlem Renaissance," "Early African American Literature, 1760-1890," "Minority Women
    "This is a working syllabus, not a strait jacket." Quandra Prettyman was a professor and writer who pioneered Black literary courses in the United States. Described as a "Champion of Black Women's Literature," she made waves as Barnard's first full-time Black faculty member. Her commitment to disseminating knowledge about Black literature and the advancement of students' academic abilities and ventures is highlighted throughout the materials present in this collection. She began her Barnard career in 1970, and continued teaching for the next five decades. This collection includes a record of Quandra's efforts and achievements in creating her courses, as well as her participation in a variety of organizations, and service to her community. It consists of her professional, academic, and personal papers.
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      Gary Y. Okihiro papers, 1939-2024

      69.25 linear feet 59 boxes
      Manuscripts, correspondence, notes, research files, lectures, essays, papers, dissertations, teaching materials, and audio visual materials produced and used by Gary Y. Okihiro during his academic life.
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      Reflections on Shattered Windows: Correspondence with Contributors

      .' American Literature Besieged."

      Correspondence-AAAS conference book--Art Hansen, John Liu to Dean Toji, Chalsa Loo, Don Mar, Philip Nash, Sau-ling Cynthia Wong, Edwin Almirol, Jeffrey Au, Edna Bonacich, Li-Rong Cheng, George Kagiwada, Peter Park, Keith Osajima, Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu, Tomji Ishi, Sucheng Chan, Michael Omi, Sucheta Mazumdar, Nobuya Tsuchida, Betty Lee Sung, Russell Endo, William Wei, Grace Yun, Amado Cabezas, Don Nakanishi, Russell Leong, copy of paper by Russell Leong for conference: "To Bring War Home: Asfab.' American Literature Besieged."

      1. Series I: Dissertation, Research and Publications
      2. Cane Fires, Shattered Windows, Margins and Mainstreams, Common Ground, Columbia Guide
      3. Reflections on Shattered Windows: Promises and Prospects for Asian American Studies (Pullman: Washington State University Press, 1988):
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      Sidney Kramer papers and library, 1940s-1980s

      176 linear feet 141 boxes

      Papers and 50 boxes of paperback books.

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      Columbia University Archives

      Columbia College A.B. Theses Collection, 1878-1905

      32.25 linear feet 162 bound volumes
      This collection consists of the undergraduate theses admitted for graduation by students of Columbia College from 1878 to 1905.
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      "The American Story" papers, 1954

      2.5 linear feet estimate 750 items in 5 boxes
      Manuscripts, correspondence, and documents relating to the radio program, "The American Story."
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      Columbia University Archives

      Department of English and Comparative Literature records, 1910s-1990s

      11.92 linear feet 24 containers

      The department records include graduate student information cards (1910s-1960s) and Master's essays on microfilm (1960s-1990s), along with two indexes to identify essays found on microfilm.

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      Random House publications, 1897-1980, bulk 1940s-1970s

      6700 items

      This record colocates books received in conjunction with the Random House records.

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      "B-Dewey" General Rare Book Collection, 1450-1979

      approximately 80,000? Volumes

      The "B" collection is particularly strong in British and American literature and history, including a large group of nineteenth-century gift books. Other strong areas include editions of Greek & Roman authors, cometology, and polar exploration (thanks to Bassett Jones's Libris Polaris collection).

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      "B-Dewey" General Rare Book Collection, 1450-1979 approximately 80,000? Volumes

      The "B" collection is particularly strong in British and American literature and history, including

      The "B" collection is particularly strong in British and American literature and history, including a large group of nineteenth-century gift books. Other strong areas include editions of Greek & Roman authors, cometology, and polar exploration (thanks to Bassett Jones's Libris Polaris collection).

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        Association of American University Presses records, 1927-1975, 2013-2018

        5.5 linear feet 13 boxes

        Included are correspondence, minutes of Board of Directors and committees, proceedings of annual business meetings, surveys, statistical reports, financial records, photographs, and printed materials. The correspondence files dating from 1927, contain letters from university press directors regarding meetings arrangements, cooperative programs, and other matters of mutual concern. There are no correspondence files for the years 1936 to 1943.

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