Maurice Crain papers, 1946-1970

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains the correspondence, business papers and finanial records, 1946-1970, of literary agent, Maurice Crain, 1901-1970.

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0301
Bib ID:
4078662 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Crain, Maurice, 1901-1970
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
16 linear feet (38 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.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material 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

The papers and financial records of Crain. Among the novelists and short story writers included in the collection are Frank Gilbreth, Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Ruth Goode, Fred Gipson, and John Green.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two 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.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material 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); Maurice Crain 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 Annie Laurie Williams, 1970 & 1974.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Williams, Annie Laurie. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1970. Accession number--M-70.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Revision Description

2012-05-21 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

New York literary agent. Maurice Crain was the husband of Annie Laurie Williams.

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
Financial records CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Carey, Ernestine Gilbreth CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Gilbreth, Frank B (Frank Bunker), 1911-2001 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Gipson, Fred, 1908-1973 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Goode, Ruth CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Green, John CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Williams, Annie Laurie, 1894-1977 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
American literature -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Authors, American -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literary agents CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literature publishing -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID