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
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.

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.

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

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); 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

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Autograph albums CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Autographs (manuscripts) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Manuscripts (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Notes (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Textbooks CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Columbia University -- Faculty CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Ertz, Susan CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, 1873-1945 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Hanford, James Holly, 1882-1969 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Hull, Helen R (Helen Rose), 1888-1971 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Loggins, Vernon, 1893-1968 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Milton, John, 1608-1674 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Owens, William A., 1905-1990 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Parry, Albert, 1901-1992 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Paul, Louis, 1901-1970 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Richardson, Dorothy M (Dorothy Miller), 1873-1957 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Robinson, Mabel Louise, 1874-1962 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Stribling, T. S (Thomas Sigismund), 1881-1965 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Van Doren, Mark, 1894-1972 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
College teachers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Education, Ancient CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English literature -- Study and teaching CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Rhetoric, Ancient CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Scholars CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID