DeWitt Clinton papers, 1785-1828

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0236
Bib ID:
4078618 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
9 linear feet (21 boxes (X978 C61))
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/09_CHAP-COH_29.pdf
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

Twenty four volumes of the public papers and letter books of DeWitt Clinton. Volumes 1-15 contain letters written to DeWitt Clinton, 1785-1828. They are mounted with an average of 65 letters to a volume, or approximately 975 in all. Volumes 16-23 are letter books covering the years 1793-1828 and average 300 pages to the volume. Volume 24 contains miscellaneous papers, speeches, poems, and the like in various hands.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

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 on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Readers must use microfilm copy. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.

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); DeWitt Clinton 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.

Alternate Form Available

Microfilm available.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of William Schermerhorn, 1902.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Schermerhorn, William. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1902. Accession number--M-02.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 05/04/89.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Commissions CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Poems CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Speeches (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
New York (State). Governor CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Deeds CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Governors -- New York (State) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Politicians CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID