Random House publications, 1897-1980, bulk 1940s-1970s
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#2077
- Bib ID:
- 15840726 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Random House (Firm)
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 6700 items
- 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.
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Please note that these books are not circulating copies. They represent a historical accumulation of Random House and Modern Library titles that are primarily of interest for their physical nature. If a researcher just needs to consult the text, they should find a copy of the book in the circulating collection.
Cataloged books are located onsite. All other books are offsite, and 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.
Description
Scope and Contents
This record colocates books received in conjunction with the Random House records.
Arrangement
- Cataloged Random House books
- Listed Random House books
- Additional Random House books
- Modern Library books, 1897-1970
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing 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.
Please note that these books are not circulating copies. They represent a historical accumulation of Random House and Modern Library titles that are primarily of interest for their physical nature. If a researcher just needs to consult the text, they should find a copy of the book in the circulating collection.
Cataloged books are located onsite. All other books are offsite, and 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.
Conditions Governing Use
None of the materials may be published in any form in whole or in part without prior consultation with Random House, Inc. 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.
Related Materials
The Random House records are described here: https://findingaids.library.columbia.edu/ead/nnc-rb/ldpd_4079581
Custodial History
Gift of Random House, Inc., 1970-1999
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Subject Headings
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