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ArrangementArrangementThis collection is arranged in three series: Series I: Correspondence; Series II: Entries; Series III: Production Files.
DescriptionSummaryThis collection contains the correspondence, typescripts, production files, and financial records of the Encyclopedia of Philosophy (1967). The correspondence is between the editorial staff and the entry authors. The Entries series contains typescript drafts (with holograph corrections) of the articles included in the encyclopedia. Production files contain lists of the members of the Editorial Board, indexes, and table of contents of the encyclopedia. Financial records include ledgers of monthly expences (1962-1964) and monthly production progress reports. One box of closed/restricted files is at the end of the collection. Gaps in the alphabetical sequence indicates files not received
Using the CollectionRare Book and Manuscript Library Other Finding AidsRestrictions on AccessYou 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 off-site. 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. This collection has no restrictions. Box 63 was formerly restricted until Paul Edwards' death (December 9, 2004). Terms Governing Use and ReproductionSingle 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 CitationIdentification of specific item; Date (if known); Encyclopedia of Philosophy records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries. AccrualsMaterials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information. Ownership and Custodial HistoryGift of the Macmillan Publishing Company, 1987. Immediate Source of AcquisitionSource of acquisition--Macmillan Publishing Company. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--03/13/87. Accession number--M-87-03-13. About the Finding Aid / Processing InformationColumbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library Processing InformationProcessed 06/20/88. Revision Description2020-06-15 PDF replaced with full finding aid (JR) 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 NoteHistorical NoteEncyclopedia of Philosophy (New York: MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc. and the Free Press; London: Collier, MacMillan, 1967). The Encyclopedia of Philosophy was first published in 1967 in eight volumes, edited by Paul Edwards. It was reprinted in four volumes in 1972. |