Columbia University Press records, 1893-2000s, bulk 1923-2000s
Collection context
- Creator:
- Columbia University. Press
- Extent:
- 753 linear feet (632 boxes)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains the correspondence, editorial files and office files of the Columbia University Press, primarily from its reorganization in 1923 by Frederick Coykendall to the present.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Columbia University Press, one of the oldest and largest of American university presses, was founded in 1893. The Press has published dissertations and other works by academic authors from Columbia University and elsewhere, series of books and other publications for departments of the University, periodicals, and other works.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Boxes 1-558 of this collection are located off-site. You will need to request these boxes material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
Boxes CC1-CC11 are located on site.
- Terms of access:
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Readers must use microfilm of materials specified above.
None of the material may be quoted or published without permission of the editor in chief of the Press and of the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Columbia University Press Records (Box #, Folder #); Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu