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John L. Gerig papers
Gerig, John L. (John Lawrence), 1878-1957
4079841
MS#0479
English
, Celtic languages
, Spanish; Castilian
, Italian
, French
.
3 linear feet
6 boxes
1905-1988
Arrangement
Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged. Box 1, Cataloged correspondence & Arranged correspondence; Box 1-6, Subject file.
Restrictions on Access
This collection has no restrictions.
Restrictions on Access
The following boxes are located off-site: 2-6. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
Summary
Correspondence, research notes, articles, clippings, photostats, and photographs. These files concern his interest in Pierre Bayle, Antoine Arlier, and the Renaissance in Provence, as well as the Romanic Review, philology, French, Spanish, and celtic studies. Among the correspondents are: Philippe Berthelot, Nicholas Murray Butler, F.R. Coudert, John H. Finley, the Prince de Ligne, Curtis Hidden Page, William B. Parsons, and Aime ́Puech.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John L. Gerig papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Papers: Source of acquisition--Casa Italiana (via Richard Pachella). Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--06/02/1992. Accession number--M-92-06-02.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Papers: Source of acquisition--Casa Italiana (via Richard Pachella). Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--01/26/1994. Accession number--M-94-01-26.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Misc. re. N. Iorga: Source of acquisition--Middle East & Jewish Studies. Method of acquisition--Transfer (vis Frank Unlandherm); Date of acquisition--02/16/1999. Accession number--M-99-02-16.
Biographical / Historical
Author, linguist, Professor of Celtic at Columbia University from 1911 until his death, and Executive Officer of the Department of Romance Languages at Columbia University. He was born in Columbia, Missouri and earned an A.B. degree from the University of Missouri in 1898, an A.M. degree in 1899, his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska in 1902. At Columbia University, he was active in establishing the Casa Italiana and the Maison Franca̧is and contributed to the Romanitc Review.
Ownership and Custodial History
Transferred from Casa Italiana (via Richard Pachella), 1992 & 1994.
Ownership and Custodial History
Transferred from Middle East and Jewish Studies (via Frank Unlandherm), 1999.
Processing Information
Papers Processed HR 03/01/1994.
Processing Information
Papers Processed HR 04/04/1994.
Processing Information
Misc. re. N. Iorga Processed HR 07/07/2000.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Celtic languages
French language
Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- United States
Philology
Renaissance -- France -- Provence
Romance languages
Spanish language
Provence (France) -- 16th century
Agendas (administrative records)
Announcements
Articles
Bibliographies
Biographies (literary works)
blueprints (reprographic copies)
Bookplates
Clippings (Information Artifacts)
Essays
Galley proofs
Genealogies (histories)
Glossaries
Invitations
Letters of recommendation
Lists (document genres)
Manuscripts (documents)
Newsletters
Notebooks
Notes (documents)
Obituaries
Pamphlets
Photographs
Poems
Prefaces
Programs (documents)
Proofs (printed matter)
Prospectuses
Reports
Reprints
Résumés (personnel records)
Scripts (documents)
Speeches (documents)
Stats (copies)
Transcripts
Translations
Authors
College teachers
Linguists
Romanic Review
Aneau, Barthélemy, -1561
Arlier, Antoine, approximately 1502-1545?
Bayle, Pierre, 1647-1706
Berthelot, Philippe, 1866-1934
Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-1947
Carolet, -1739
Claveret, Jean, 1590-1666
Coudert, Frederic R (Frederic René), 1871-1955
Desmaizeaux, Pierre, 1673?-1745
Dolet, Etienne, 1509-1546
Finley, John H (John Huston), 1863-1940
Iorga, Nicolae, 1871-1940
Marot, Clément, 1496-1544
Page, Curtis Hidden, 1870-1946
Parsons, William Barclay, 1859-1932
Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922
Puech, Aimé, 1860-1940
Ronsard, Pierre de, 1524-1585
Saint-Gelais, Mellin de, 1491-1558
Salel, Hugues, approximately 1504-1553
Titz, Karel
Voulté, Jean, -1542
Columbia University. Department of Romance Languages
Series I: CorrespondenceCataloged CorrespondenceBerthelot, PhilippeCC 1Butler, Nicholas MurrayCC 1Coudert, F. R.CC 1Finley, John H.CC 1Ligne, Eugene, Prince deCC 1Page, Curtis HiddenCC 1Parsons, William B.CC 1Puech, AimeCC 1Arranged CorrespondenceA-WCC 1Series II: Subject FilesCelticGeneral1Printed1FrenchAneau, Barthelemy (15057-156-) (Pamphlet by J.L.G.)1Arlier, Antoine (ca. 1502-15451Arlier: Denis Faucher and notes on A. Arlier's letter 51Arlier2Georges Family2Laye familyLetters, transcripts, & translations2Latin2Photostats2Vulteius,-Johannes [Jean Visagier; Voulte]: Epigrammaturn...2Bayle, Pierre (1647-1706)3Copies from Des Maizeaux3Letters to his brother3Letters to his father3List of Bayle letters3Briggs, Tura M.: Poems4Carolet (d.1739)Les Amants Embarrasses.,. (Photostat of play)4La Belle Ecaillere... (Photostat of play)4Claveret, Jean de (1590-1666): L'Esprit Fort... (Photostat of play)4Le College de la Trinite a Lyon Avant 1540. (Pamphlet by J.L.G.)4Institut des Etudes Francaises4Jean de Paris (16th century)4Marot, Clement (1497-1544): Book of Psalms. (Galley proofs)4Misc.4Notebooks (Paris, 1905-1906 etc.)1905-19065Papelard: notes on literary appearances, 1739-1772 of the legend as "Papelot", "Papelait et Beguin", etc., prepared by Karel Titz of Brno, Czech.1739-17725Peletier family5Pelisson de Condrieu, Jean (d. ca,1567) (Pamphlet by J.L.G.)5Proust, Marcel (1871-1922)5Ronsard, Pierre de (1524-1585)5Saint Gelais, Mellin de (1491-1558)5Salel, Hugues (ca. 1504-1553)5Italian5Miscellaneous5Personal & biographical5"Philology" (Article by J.L.G.)5Recommendations6Romanic Review"In Memoriam"6"Philology"6"Varia"6Spanish6Spanish vocabulary6Rumanian-Iorga, Nicolae (1871-1940)6