E. James Lieberman papers, 1949-1996

Summary Information

Description

Scope and Content

Correspondence, manuscripts, seminar papers, tape cassettes, and printed materials. The collection includes the first and final drafts of Lieberman's Acts of Will; The Life and Work of Otto Rank (New York: The Free Press, 1985), as well as his research files for the book. There is also a heavily annotated ms. translation by J. J. Taft of Rank's Daybooks (Diaries). Other correspondence, conference papers, lecture notes, and inscribed books have been added.

Arrangement

Arranged in four series.

Using the Collection

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

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.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); E. James Lieberman papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Rank Collections at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library:

Otto Rank Papers

Otto Rank Association Records

Virginia P. Robinson Papers

Jessie Taft Papers

Saul Hofstein Papers

Accruals

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

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of E. James Lieberman, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1996& 1997.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Lieberman, E. James. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--05/25/1988. Accession number--M-88-05-25.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Lieberman, E.J. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--10/28/1992. Accession number--M-92-10-28.

1 printed article: Source of acquisition--Lieberman, E.J. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--08/13/1997. Accession number--M-97-08-13.

2 inscribed books: Source of acquisition--Lieberman, E.J. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1997. Accession number--M-1997.

Trans. of Seelenglaube.: Source of acquisition--Lieberman, E.J. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--08/26/1996. Accession number--M-96-08-26.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed 06/02/1988.

Papers Processed HR 01/17/1993.

1 printed article Processed HR 08/13/1997.

2 inscribed books Processed HR 08/19/1997.

Trans. of Seelenglaube. Processed HR 06/23/2000.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2013-10-14 Ead file created by Patrick Lawlor

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical sketch

E. James Lieberman (1934-), psychiatrist and authority on the psychotherapist Otto Rank, 1884-1939.

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