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Donald Lemen Clark papers, 1927-1956

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, memorabilia, and printed materials, 1927-1956, of Donald Lemen Clark, Professor of English Literature.

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#0230
Bib ID 4078611 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Clark, Donald Lemen, 1888-1966
Title Donald Lemen Clark papers, 1927-1956
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.

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.

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected Materials cataloged; remainder arranged. This collection is arranged in three series.

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.

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 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.

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

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Autograph albums Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Autographs (manuscripts) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Manuscripts (documents) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Notes (documents) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Textbooks Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

Subject

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Authors Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
College teachers Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Columbia University -- Faculty Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Education, Ancient Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
English literature -- Study and teaching Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Ertz, Susan Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, 1873-1945 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Hanford, James Holly, 1882-1969 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Hull, Helen R (Helen Rose), 1888-1971 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Loggins, Vernon, 1893-1968 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Milton, John, 1608-1674 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Owens, William A., 1905-1990 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Parry, Albert, 1901-1992 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Paul, Louis, 1901-1970 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Rhetoric, Ancient Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Richardson, Dorothy M (Dorothy Miller), 1873-1957 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Robinson, Mabel Louise, 1874-1962 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Scholars Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Stribling, T. S (Thomas Sigismund), 1881-1965 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Van Doren, Mark, 1894-1972 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Professor English Literature at Columbia University (Columbia University Ph.D., 1920).