Arthur Christy papers, 1930-1946

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0222
Bib ID:
4078604 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Christy, Arthur, 1899-1946
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2.5 linear feet (6 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

A collection of notes, typescripts, and photostats relating mainly to the researches of Professor Arthur Christy on an index of Thoreau's reading and Thoreau's unpublished "Indian notes" "Index rerum" and "Fact book.".

Arrangement

Arranged into one 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 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.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Mrs. Elliott V.K. Dobbie, Christy Literary Executor, must give permission for any reproductions.

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); Arthur Christy 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 Mrs Arthur Christy, 1959.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Christy, Mrs. Arthur. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--01/15/59. Accession number--M-59-01-15.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 05/02/89.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

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

History

Professor of English. Lived 1899-1946

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
indexes (reference sources) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
American literature -- 19th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Authors, American CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID