Oscar James Campbell papers, 1914-1964

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, and lecture notes relating to Oscar James Campbell, professor of English Literature at Columbia University.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series.

• Series I: Oscar James Campbell Papers, circa 1914-1964
• Series II. 2019 Addition

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, and lecture notes.

• Series I: Oscar James Campbell Papers, circa 1914-1964

• Series II. 2019 Addition

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.

This collection has no restrictions.

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.

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); Oscar James Campbell 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.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Oscar J. Campbell, 1964.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Campbell, Oscar J. Date of acquisition--1964. Accession number--M-64.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/17/1989.

Revision Description

2012-03-26 xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.

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

2019-08-15 Added Series II transferred from the University Archives.

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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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Professor Campbell taught English literature at Columbia University, 1936-1950, and was administrator of the Columbia Arts Center Program. He is the author of THE COMEDIES OF HOLBERG, SHAKESPEARE'S SATIRE, THE LIVING SHAKESPEARE, and TROILUS AND CRESSIDA.