Librarians' Portraits collection, bulk 1880s-1950s
Collection context
- Extent:
- 9 Linear Feet 16 document boxes; 2 flat boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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A large collection of portraits of librarians, consisting mainly of photographs, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles.
- Biographical / historical:
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This collection of photographs of librarians was transferred to RBML when the School of Library Service was closed in 1992. A good bit of the collection appears to have been assembled at the New York State Library School, Albany and presumably was part of the collection brought to Columbia in 1926, when the Albany school was merged into the new School of Library Service.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Librarians' Portraits Collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu