All books in this collection are cataloged, and should be requested individually in CLIO. This record is for informational purposes only.
William Evarts Benjamin, son of Park Benjamin (1809-1864), poet, editor and newspaperman, presented this collection of about 4,200 volumes to the Libraries in 1940. It is composed of New York imprints published between 1840 and 1865. Also in the collection are a number of issues of the "Mammoth" newspapers and others with which Park Benjamin was associated.
The books are classified in Dewey with call number prefix BENJAMIN. Shelf list on cards is also available at the RBML
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.
All books in this collection are cataloged, and should be requested individually in CLIO. This record is for informational purposes only.
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library