Donald Lemen Clark papers, 1927-1956
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0230
- Bib ID:
- 4078611 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Clark, Donald Lemen, 1888-1966
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 7.5 linear feet (16 boxes)
- Language(s):
- English .
- 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.
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The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-16. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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.
Description
Summary
Letters, manuscripts, memorabilia, and printed materials including letters from a number of well-known authors, three typescript manuscripts, working copies of books in Clark's library, and numerous copies of books inscribed to Clark.
Arrangement
Selected Materials cataloged; remainder arranged. This collection is arranged in three series.
- Series I: Cataloged and Arranged Material
- Series II: Books - Working Copies
- Series III: Inscribed Books
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.
The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-16. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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); Donald Lemen Clark 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 Donald L. Clark, 1949 & 1957.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Clark, Donald L. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1949. Accession number--M-49.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Surveyed Christina Hilton Fenn 05/04/89.
Revision Description
2012-04-03 xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
Professor English Literature at Columbia University (Columbia University Ph.D., 1920).
Subject Headings
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