Stuart B. Schimmel collection of Augustus Hare papers and drawings, 1854-1909

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1129
Bib ID:
4078347 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Schimmel, Stuart B
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 box (1 box and 5 oversize items in Mapcase)
Language(s):
English .
Other Finding Aids

Legacy Finding Aid with detailed correspondence list

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.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, and drawings of Hare and his family. His letters concern the writing and publishing of his books and his many social relationships. There are the autograph manuscripts of the announcement of his book "Shropshire" and of his autobiographical essay "The Hare with Many Friends", as well as five original pencil and wash drawings of buildings in France, Germany, and Switzerland used as illustrations in his popular travel books. There are also several devotional manuscripts by other members of the Hare family.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Other Finding Aids

Legacy Finding Aid with detailed correspondence list

Restrictions on 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.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions 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.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Stuart B. Schimmel collection of Augustus Hare papers and drawing; 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Hare Papers and Drawing: Source of acquisition--Schimmel, Stuart B. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1985.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Hare Papers and Drawing Processed HR 10/--/85.

Biographical sketch

Augustus John Cuthbert Hare, 1824-1903, artist and author of many travel books and memoirs.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Drawings (visual works) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Travel -- Guidebooks CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID