Geraldine De Courcy papers, 1958-1985

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

In three series

• Series I: Correspondence
• Series II: Joachim Biography
• Series II: Paganini

Description

Scope and Contents

This is a small collection of research work consisting of correspondence and copies of materials collected by Geraldine De Courcy for her published biography of Paganini and for her unpublished biography of Joachim. The papers also give details of the problems that followed her death, given that her will was not properly witnessed and could not be probated.

• Series I: Correspondence

• Series II: Joachim Biography

• Series II: Paganini

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Curator of Manuscripts/University Archivist, Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML). The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Geraldine De Courcy Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

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

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed by Jennifer B. Lee and Patrick Lawlor, October 2020.

Subject Headings

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History / Biographical Note

Content Description

Harold R. Lineback of St. Louis, Missouri, purchased the literary portion of the estate of Geraldine I. C. De Courcy, best known as a biographer of Paganini, in 1973, following her death in New York City on July 7, 1969. He was involved with the American Committee of the Institute of Paganini Studies, had been in touch with her since the 1930s, and would become their president in 1980.