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Tennessee Williams papers, 1920-1983

160 linear feet

A large and important collection of the correspondence, memoirs, and plays of Tennessee Williams. The collection is especially strong in the later works.

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Third girl, 1966 Box lib 16

Highlight: Author: Agatha Christie. Publisher: Published for The Crime Club by Collins(London).
Abstract Or Scope: Author: Agatha Christie. Publisher: Published for The Crime Club by Collins(London).

Charles P. Sifton papers, 1968-2005

32 linear feet

Workfiles; Administrative Files; Model Jury Charges; Book diaries of scheduled court appearances; Criminal case status cards; Civil status cards.

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U.S.A. v. James Failla, Joseph Watts, et al. - CR-93-00294 (EDNY) Box 8

Highlight: Racketeering conspiracy case involving members of the Gambino crime family and conspiracies , to
murder the boss of the Gambino crime family, to murder witnesses, etc.
Abstract Or Scope: Racketeering conspiracy case involving members of the Gambino crime family and conspiracies , to murder the boss of the Gambino crime family, to murder witnesses, etc.

U.S.A. v. Philip "Rusty" Rastelli, et al. - CR-85-00354 (EDNY) Box 7

Highlight: Trial of the "boss " and other members of the Bonnano organized crime family, officers of Local 814
Abstract Or Scope: Trial of the "boss " and other members of the Bonnano organized crime family, officers of Local 814 of the Int'l Brotherhood of Teamsters, and businessmen in the moving and storage business on charges of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), extortion, bid-rigging, unlawful payoffs, mail fraud, perjury, arson and obstruction of justice.

Victor Kayfetz Photograph collection, 1963-1965

0.21 linear feet

This image collection consists of one black leather album containing 105 archive-quality 5x7 inch historic photos (of which 90 are manually darkroom-produced, black-and-white enlargements, mainly from negatives) depicting Columbia College student life and related current events during 1963-1965, plus photo captions totaling about 1,800 words. Also 4 CDs totaling 39 digitally reproduced color and B&W images.

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Apartment robbery victims in nightclothes with policeman, 1964 October 16 Box 1, Page 41

Highlight: (Top photo; Taken for "Crime in Morningside" series.)
Abstract Or Scope: (Top photo; Taken for "Crime in Morningside" series.)

New York City policeman entering Morningside Park at night, 1964 October 14 Box 1, Page 40

Highlight: (Bottom photo; Taken for Spectator series "Crime in Morningside". )
Abstract Or Scope: (Bottom photo; Taken for Spectator series "Crime in Morningside". )

Resident in garbage-filled hallway at Bryn Mawr SRO, 1964 October 14 Box 1, Page 41

Highlight: (Bottom photo; troubled single-room occupancy (SRO) hotel on 121st Street. Taken for "Crime in
Abstract Or Scope: (Bottom photo; troubled single-room occupancy (SRO) hotel on 121st Street. Taken for "Crime in Morningside" series.)

Yehudah Joffe papers, 1893-1966, bulk 1920-1945

1 box

The collection consists of Joffe's correspondence, manuscripts/notes, and newspaper clippings. Joffe's correspondence in Yiddish in English is both personal and professional, covering communication with institutions he was working at or hoping to work at. Joffe's manuscripts contain drafts for lectures and notes on university seminars and lectures he attended under Prof. Roman Jakobson and others. Joffe's newspaper clippings contain a selection of clippings relating to Prof. Peck, his undergraduate advisor, and miscellaneous clippings.

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Clippings, 1903-1959 Box 1, Folder 5

Highlight: NYT (clippings on Columbia Professor Peck, petty crime??), Novoye Ruskoye Slovo, more NYT
Abstract Or Scope: NYT (clippings on Columbia Professor Peck, petty crime??), Novoye Ruskoye Slovo, more NYT

Lydia Davis papers, 1940-2022

61 Linear Feet

Lydia Davis (1947-) is an American short story writer, novelist, essayist, and translator from French and other languages. She is the author of several collections of short stories, one novel, two collections of essays, and several translations. The papers include address books, calendars, contracts, correspondence, drafts, interviews, journals, manuscripts, notes, proofs, publications, school records, and teaching files.

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Third Coast (Issue 38/39), 2015 Winter Box 106

Highlight: Translation of A. L. Snijder's Crime Passionel; A Brute, a Little Treasure
Abstract Or Scope: Translation of A. L. Snijder's Crime Passionel; A Brute, a Little Treasure

Theodore Dreiser letters and manuscripts, 1897-1939

1 box

A collection of letters and manuscripts of Dreiser. Among the seventeen letters are four written to the American editor William C. Lengel, concerning the writing of THE "GENIUS." The collection also contains the holograph manuscripts of "Fulfillment" a short story published in the author's CHAINS in 1927, and "Some American Women Painters" a journalistic essay written ca. 1897 and apparently unpublished (see article by Ellen Moers, COLUMBIA LIBRARY COLUMNS, May 1966, pp. 10-24).

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Dreiser to Donald Friede, circa 1928 Box 1

Highlight: Includes proofs of his Introduction to Boris Sokoloff's Crime of Dr. Garine, Covici-Friede
Abstract Or Scope: Includes proofs of his Introduction to Boris Sokoloff's Crime of Dr. Garine, Covici-Friede

Columbia University historical recordings, 1902-1985

18.55 linear feet

An artificial collection of phonograph records, reels of audio tape recordings, and motion picture films recording a variety of Columbia University academic and extra-curricular activities and events such as lectures; speeches, some at award ceremonies; commencement; installation of Nicholas M. Butler and Dwight D. Eisenhower as presidents of the university; King George VI of England during his visit, 1939; speech of England's Queen Mother, Elizabeth in 1954; homecoming; football, the band; academic and alumni conferences; and radio programs under the auspices of Columbia. Many of the recordings are of Eisenhower. Other prominent personalities include John Foster Dulles, Herbert Hoover, Isidor Rabi, Eleanor Roosevelt, John R. Dunning, and the Shah of Iran.

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Issac Ray Lecture, April 14, 1964 Box 11

Highlight: Unconscious Motive for Committing Crime.")
Abstract Or Scope: (1 reel of audio tape. Herbert Wechsler, Manfred Gutmacher and Karl A. Menninger on "The Unconscious Motive for Committing Crime.")

Historical photograph collection, 1858-

180.81 Linear Feet

The Historical Photo Collection contains images of persons, events, and activities associated with Columbia College (1754-1896) and Columbia University (1896-).

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Butler Library, Exterior, undated Box 162

Highlight: (Note: Vandalism; crime resulting from Bob Burke expulsion; paint. Also includes photograph of
Abstract Or Scope: (Note: Vandalism; crime resulting from Bob Burke expulsion; paint. Also includes photograph of helicopter landing in front of Butler Library during the production of the film Simon, 1979 March.)

Christopher Coover collection of literary & historical letters manuscripts and documents, 1589-1923

6 linear feet

A unique collection of literary and historical items collected by Christopher Coover.

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The Public Ledger . Vol. LIX, no 19. Philadelphia. 4pp., large folio. Box 5, Folder 14

Highlight: Extensive coverage of "The Crime Without a Name," the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln
Abstract Or Scope: Extensive coverage of "The Crime Without a Name," the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. (printed before news of Lincoln's death was received.)

[Maryland]. Manuscript, headed "Copy of the Records and Proceedings against William Burleigh and George Mason for the Murder of Capt. John Paine." Maryland, 1691-1694 Box 10, Folder 4

Highlight: Burleigh were tried for the crime and found not guilty. This is a detailed account of the proceedings and
Abstract Or Scope: Containing 24 pages, folio, written in an elegant scribal hand, stabbed and with original sewing. MURDER IN COLONIAL MARYLAND. Detailed record of a murder trial in early colonial Maryland. In April 1691, John Paine, the King's collector of Patuxent, was murdered. George Mason, John Woodcock, and William Burleigh were tried for the crime and found not guilty. This is a detailed account of the proceedings and acquittal. A manuscript from the celebrated manuscript collections of Sir Thomas Phillipps, numbered 10115.

Charles Ruas audio recordings and papers, 1970s-1980s

8.25 linear feet

Recordings of interviews/radio broadcasts with notable persons (some are interviews by Charles Ruas), while others appear to be discussions about people or recordings of performances. 95 large reel-to-reel tape boxes; 34 small reel-to-reel tape boxes; 16 audiocassette tapes. Also includes 8 folders of papers relating to Ruas's 1984 book "Conversations with American Writers."

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WBAI Theater - Focus on Richard Schechner, 23 January 1976 1 open reel audiotapes Box 2, Item 6

Highlight: An interview between Richard Schechner and Rick Harris, with excerpts from The Tooth of Crime and
Abstract Or Scope: An interview between Richard Schechner and Rick Harris, with excerpts from The Tooth of Crime and Mother Courage. Produced by Rick Harris. Richard Schechner; Rick Harris

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Tennessee Williams papers, 1920-1983

Third girl, 1966 Box lib 16

Charles P. Sifton papers, 1968-2005

U.S.A. v. James Failla, Joseph Watts, et al. - CR-93-00294 (EDNY) Box 8

U.S.A. v. Philip "Rusty" Rastelli, et al. - CR-85-00354 (EDNY) Box 7

Victor Kayfetz Photograph collection, 1963-1965

Apartment robbery victims in nightclothes with policeman, 1964 October 16 Box 1, Page 41

New York City policeman entering Morningside Park at night, 1964 October 14 Box 1, Page 40

Resident in garbage-filled hallway at Bryn Mawr SRO, 1964 October 14 Box 1, Page 41

Yehudah Joffe papers, 1893-1966, bulk 1920-1945

Clippings, 1903-1959 Box 1, Folder 5

Lydia Davis papers, 1940-2022

Third Coast (Issue 38/39), 2015 Winter Box 106

Theodore Dreiser letters and manuscripts, 1897-1939

Dreiser to Donald Friede, circa 1928 Box 1

Columbia University historical recordings, 1902-1985

Issac Ray Lecture, April 14, 1964 Box 11

Historical photograph collection, 1858-

Butler Library, Exterior, undated Box 162

Christopher Coover collection of literary & historical letters manuscripts and documents, 1589-1923

The Public Ledger . Vol. LIX, no 19. Philadelphia. 4pp., large folio. Box 5, Folder 14

[Maryland]. Manuscript, headed "Copy of the Records and Proceedings against William Burleigh and George Mason for the Murder of Capt. John Paine." Maryland, 1691-1694 Box 10, Folder 4

Charles Ruas audio recordings and papers, 1970s-1980s

WBAI Theater - Focus on Richard Schechner, 23 January 1976 1 open reel audiotapes Box 2, Item 6

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