William H. Carpenter papers, 1906-1926

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, 1906-1926, of William Henry Carpenter, Professor of Germanic Languages and Literature, Provost of Columbia University.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged. This collection is arranged in two series.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence
• Series II: Uncataloged Correspondence

Description

Scope and Content

Office files divided into two sections: 1) correspondence (cataloged) with people well known in literary and educational fields; 2) correspondence (not cataloged) with Columbia University administrators and faculty members dealing with a variety of University affairs; correspondence with officials of other institutions of higher learning, learned societies, and the Association of American Universities.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence

• Series II: Uncataloged Correspondence

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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.

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 3-5. 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.

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); William H. Carpenter papers; 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

Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/12/89.

Revision Description

2012-03-27 xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.

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

Subject Headings

The 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.

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical sketch

Professor of Germanic Languages and Literature, Provost of Columbia University, 1912-1926.