Alfred Edgar Coppard letters, 1928-1956

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0281
Bib ID:
4078650 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Coppard, A. E (Alfred Edgar), 1878-1957
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

A collection of seventeen letters and one manuscript of Coppard. The letters were written to Cyril Clemens and deal with short story writing, poetry, contemporary writers, and political figures. The holograph manuscript in the collection is of Coppard's poem "Rascal Song." Also, nineteen letters and postcards to Coppard's brother, George A. Coppard.

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

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); Alfred Edgar Coppard letters; 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 05/08/89.

Biographical / Historical

English short story writer and poet.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Manuscripts (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Poems CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Clemens, Cyril, 1902-1999 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Coppard, George A CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors, English CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English literature -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English poetry -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Poets, English CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Politicians -- Great Britain CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID