Timothy Cole papers, 1889-1938

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged, remainder arranged.

Description

Summary

Letters written by Cole to Robert Underwood Johnson. These letters cover the period Cole was in Europe making engravings of great European paintings for a series which appeared in Johnson's CENTURY magazine. There are also letters from Cole to Melvin Loos, relating to the printing of Cole's engravings of paintings and portraits. Also, 250 engravings by Cole; and letters from Cole to William Kimberley Palmer, written during Cole's sojourn abroad.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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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); Timothy Cole 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 Anne Holden Arbuckle, 1968; Melvin Loos, 1969; &, C.A. Gerken, after 1935.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Arbuckle, Mrs. Anne Holden. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1968. Accession number--M-68.

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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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Wood engraver.