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DescriptionScope and ContentPapers include typed carbons of correspondence, memoirs, speeches, and biographical materials. The correspondence consists of letters to and from Crane, 1869-1939, and telegrams and letters to his wife upon his death. The memoirs include information on his diplomatic service and travels. The speeches, 1910-1930, are largely based on his travels and activities. There are diaries by other persons of his trips to Albania, Russia in 1921, and to the Near East. Finally, biographical materials include editorials, articles, and speeches. While a sizable amount of material concerns Russia, the collection includes information on his other activities as well.
Using the CollectionRare Book and Manuscript Library Access RestrictionsYou 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 has no restrictions. This collection is located in the Bakhmeteff Curator's office. Please contact the curator for access. This collection is located on-site. Preferred CitationIdentification of specific item; Date (if known); Charles Richard Crane Papers; Box and Folder; Bakhmeteff Archive; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library Selected Related Material -- at ColumbiaCrane Family Papers, Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University. AccrualsMaterials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information. Immediate Source of AcquisitionPapers: Source of acquisition--John O. Crane. Method of acquisition--Deposit; Date of acquisition--1953. About the Finding Aid / Processing InformationColumbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library Processing InformationPapers Accessioned 1953. Papers Processed 02/--/79. Revision Description2015-07-23 xml document instance created by Adrien Hilton 2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration. Subject HeadingsThe subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives. All links open new windows. Genre/Form
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History / Biographical NoteBiographical sketchBusinessman and diplomat. |