Cecile Rose Lehman (Seligman) Papers, 1905-2005, bulk 1905-1957

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

• The Papers of Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman)

Description

Summary

This collection consists of letters, manuscripts, documents, clipings, photographs, and printed items. The most significant part of this collection is the letters to Cecile Rose Lehman (Seligman) from her mother, as well as the letters from Harold Lehman to his grandfather. There are interesting items regarding Cecile's education and a variety of items having to do with the extended family. There is a album, compiled by Cecile of celebrated actors and musicials, and a odd volume titled "Thru the Rye with the Harold Lehmans" chronicling the before and after effects of alcohol (humorous).

• The Papers of Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman)

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

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.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Cecile Rose Lehman (Seligman) Papers; Box and Folder (if known); Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Lehman Collections:

Edith Altschul Lehman Papers Columbia University Libraries.

Herbert H. Lehman Papers Columbia University Libraries.

Korn Lehman Papers Columbia University Libraries.

Accrual

No additional materialis expected

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2017.2018.M103: Source of acquisition--Terri Asiel. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--2018.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers processed Patrick Lawlor 03/29/2018.

Finding aid written Patrick Lawlor 03/29/2018.

Revision Description

2018-03-30 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Cecile Rose Lehman (Seligman). Daughter of Samuel Jefferson Seligman and Birdie Seligman (born Lisso). Wife of Harold Mayer Lehman Mother of Susan Cullman and Elizabeth "Betty" Lehman Sister of James Samuel Seligman.