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Norman Mosley Penzer papers
Penzer, N. M. (Norman Mosley), 1892-1960
Somadeva Bhaṭṭa, active 11th century
4079208
MS#0988
English
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2 linear feet
4 boxes
1919-1928
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Summary
Correspondence, notes, reviews, clippings, and pamphlets relating to C.H. Tawney's translation of THE OCEAN OF STORY and proofs of Penzer's annotations.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Norman Mosley Penzer papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Single photocopies 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Saffron, Morris H. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1976. Accession number--M-76.
Gift of Dr. Morris H. Saffron, 1976.
Biographical / Historical
Norman Mosley Penzer (1892-1960) edited and annotated C.H. Tawney's translation of The Ocean of Story and Somadeva's Katha Sarit Sagara (1924-28) in 10 volumes, a group of ancient Indian folklore tales.
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.
Processed by Henry Rowen.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into 2 series.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Publications About Described Materials
Somadeva Bhaṭṭa. The Ocean of Story, being C. H. Tawney's translation of Sōmadeva's Kathā sarit sāgara (or Ocean of Streams of Story) now edited with introduction, fresh explanatory notes and terminal essay, by N. M. Penzer. (London : C.J. Sawyer, ltd., 1924-1928).
Folklore -- India
Indic literature -- Translations into English
Editors
Tawney, C. H (Charles Henry), 1838-1922
Series I: Cataloged CorrespondenceScope and ContentsCataloged correspondence and manuscripts are interfiled
Bloomfield, Maurice To Norman Mosley Penzer, Baltimore19 Dec 19232 pages a.l.s.1Bloomfield, Maurice To Norman Mosley Penzer, Baltimore20 Jan 19251 page a.l.s.1Bloomfield, Maurice To Norman Mosley Penzer, Baltimore15 March 19251 page a.l.s.1Bloomfield, Maurice To Norman Mosley Penzer, Baltimore28 June 19252 pages a.l.s.1Bloomfield, Maurice To Norman Mosley Penzer, Baltimore27 Nov 19252 pages a.l.s.1Bloomfield, Maurice To Norman Mosley Penzer, Baltimore4 June 19262 pages a.l.s.1Bloomfield, Maurice To Norman Mosley Penzer, Baltimore21 June 19261 page a.l.s.1Bloomfield, Maurice To Norman Mosley Penzer, Baltimore6 Oct 19262 pages a.l.s.1Bloomfield, Maurice To Norman Mosley Penzer, Baltimore31 Oct 19262 pages a.l.s.1Cordier, Henri To [Norman Mosley Penzer], Paris11 Feb 19251 page a.l.s.1Curzon, George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquess To [Norman Mosley Penzer], [London]29 July 19244 pages a.l.s.1Edgerton, Franklin To Norman Mosley Penzer, New Haven, CT26 April 19281 page t.l.s.1Gaster, Moses To Norman Mosley Penzer, [London]21 May 19252 pages t.l.s.1Grierson, (Sir) George Abraham To Norman Mosley Penzer, Rathfarnham, [UK]6 Aug 19241 page t.l.s.1Grierson, (Sir) George Abraham To Norman Mosley Penzer, Rathfarnham, [UK]1 Jan 19251 page t.l.s.1Grierson, (Sir) George Abraham To Norman Mosley Penzer, Rathfarnham, [UK]12 Jan 19272 pages a.l.s.1Grierson, (Sir) George Abraham To Norman Mosley Penzer, Rathfarnham, [UK]16 Feb 19271 page t.l.s.1Grierson, (Sir) George Abraham To Norman Mosley Penzer, Rathfarnham, [UK]15 Feb 19284 pages a.l.s.1Halliday, William Reginald To Norman Mosley Penzer, London6 April 19282 pages a.l.s.1Macdonald, Duncan Black To Norman Mosley Penzer, Hartford, CT22 May 19332 pages a.l.s.1Macdonald, Duncan Black To Norman Mosley Penzer, Hartford, CT21 Sept 19332 pages a.l.s.1Rose, Horace Arthur To [Norman Mosley Penzer], St Brelade (?), Jersey, [UK]1 July 19241 page a.l.s.1Rouse, William Henry Denham To [Norman Mosley Penzer], Cambridge, [UK]14 April 19241 page a.l.s.1Stein, (Sir) Mark Aurel To [Norman Mosley Penzer], Srinagar, [India]12 Nov 19232 pages a.l.s. (with copy of reply1Stein, (Sir) Mark Aurel To Norman Mosley Penzer, Srinagar, [India]29 Dec 19232 pages t.l.s. (with copy of reply1Stein, (Sir) Mark Aurel To Norman Mosley Penzer, Oxford6 July 19242 pages a.l.s.1Stein, (Sir) Mark Aurel To Norman Mosley Penzer, Srinagar, [India]18 July 19262 pages t.l.s. (with copy of related letter1Tawney, A. To Norman Mosley Penzer, Camberley, [UK]5 Jan 19286 pages a.l.s.1Tawney, Charles Henry To Norman Mosley Penzer, Chartley, [UK]28 July 19191 page a.l.s. (with copy of related letter1Tawney, Charles Henry To Norman Mosley Penzer, Chartley, [UK]4 Aug 19192 pages a.l.s.1Tawney, Charles Henry To Norman Mosley Penzer, Chartley, [UK]5 Jan 19204 pages a.l.s.1Tawney, Charles Henry To Norman Mosley Penzer, Chartley, [UK]23 Jan 19202 pages a.l.s.1Tawney, Charles Henry To Norman Mosley Penzer, Chartley, [UK]20 Aug 19203 pages a.l.s.1Tawney, Charles Henry To Norman Mosley Penzer, Chartley, [UK]28 Aug 19201 page a.l.s.1Temple, (Sir) Richard Carnac To Norman Mosley Penzer, Montreaux, Switzerland3 March 19243 pages a.l.s.1Temple, (Sir) Richard Carnac To Norman Mosley Penzer, Thonon le Bains, France2 Aug 19264 pages a.l.s.1Temple, (Sir) Richard Carnac To Norman Mosley Penzer, Montreaux, Switzerland12 March 19282 pages a.l.s.1Series II: Cataloged ManuscriptsScope and ContentsCataloged correspondence and manuscripts are interfiled
Grierson, (Sir) George Abraham Foreword [to Vol. II of The Ocean of Story, edited by N.M. Penzer], Camberly, [UK]2 Sept 192415 pages t.ms.s. (with corrections in his hand1Temple, (Sir) Richard Carnac Foreword [to Vol. I of The Ocean of Story, edited by N.M. Penzer], [Montreaux, Switzerland][March 1924]23 pages a.ms.1The Ocean of Story. Manuscript pages and misc.2The Ocean of Story. Prospectus2The Ocean of Story. Reviews2The Ocean of Story. Printed Misc.2The Ocean of Story. Proofs: vol. 1-73The Ocean of Story. Proofs: vol. 8-104