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

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

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1927
Bib ID:
13201023 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Lehman, Cecile Rose, 1893-1962; Lehman family
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1.25 linear feet (1 record carton)
Language(s):
English .
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.

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).

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

Using the Collection

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.

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.

Subject Headings

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

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Genre/Form
Commonplace books
Personal papers
Picture postcards
Name
Lehman, Cecile Rose, 1893-1962
Lehman, Harold Mayer, 1889-1933
Subject
Families -- New York (State) -- New York
Scrapbooks

The Papers of Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman)


Correspondence:


Box 1 Folder 1-6

Letters to Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman), 1905-1960


Box 1 Folder 12

Harold Lehman letters to his Grandpa, 1901-1906


Box 1 Folder 15

Family letters, 1905-2005


Box 1 Folder 21

Letter from the Lehman Suite to Betty Lehman Asiel (wife of Nelson Asiel), 1976 July 16


Box 1 Folder 29

Letter from Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman) to her parents, 26, September 1912


Manuscripts:


Box 1 Folder 7

Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman). Measurements, 10/7/1910


Box 1 Folder 8

Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman). Astronomy Exam, graded A


Box 1 Folder 10

Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman). Report of Standing in Barnard College


Box 1 Folder 11

Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman). Thanksgiving Essay, 11/28/1957


Box 1 Folder 13

Harold Lehman. Poems to relatives


Box 1 Folder 14

"The Commencement Book" of Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman), 1910


Box 1 Folder 16

The Washington Family. Genealogy


Box 1 Folder 17

Article of the Lehmans/Seligmans


Box 1 Folder 18

Lehman Family Tree


Box 1 Folder 19

Judge Irving Lehman (Columbia)


Box 1 Folder 20

Account note


Box 1 Folder 27

John L. Lobe, Jr. speech: "The Anatomy of Patriotism", 1993


Box 1 Folder 33

Statement by J.R. Wilson relating to a clock, 11/8/1921


Printed:


Box 1 Folder 9

Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman) Valedictory Speech, 14, May 1910


Box 1 Folder 22

Edith Altschul Lehman Funeral Service, 10, March1976


Box 1 Folder 23

Guige to the HHL Papers at Columbia University, as well as a copy of the 25th Anniversary pamphlet


Box 1 Folder 32

Barnard College Greek Games, 4, April 1914


Box 1 Folder 28

Lehman Brothers VI: A House of Issue (photocopy)


Box 1 Folder 36

Herbert H. Lehman: the Conservative as Radical. An Address by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. at Hunter College in the Bronx, 18, December 1967


Box 1 Folder 38

"Drawn to Public Service" Catalog


Box 1 Folder 37

Cornell University. Freshman Banquet, 16, March1907


Box 1 Folder 25

Christie's catalog, May 1997


Clippings:


Box 1 Folder 39

Henry Romeike, Inc. Obituary Clippings, 1908-1909


Box 1 Folder 24;34;35

Re. H.H. Lehman


Box 1 Folder 26

Re. Cecile Lehman Mayer (wife of Edgar Mayer)


Photographs:


Box 1 Folder 30

Portrait photograph of Harold Lehman


Box 1 Folder 31

Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman), Harold Lehman, and family


Albums and Visitors' Book:


Box 1

"Through the Rye with the Harold Lehmans". Album recording the before and after effects of drinking.


Box 1

Cecile Rose Cecile R. Lehman (Seligman). Album of photographs and memorabilia of actors and musicians


Box 1

Visitors' Book (incomplete)