Malcolm W. Davis papers, 1883-1949

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0328
Bib ID:
4078682 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Davis, Malcolm W. (Malcolm Waters), 1889-1970
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/13_DA-DE_07.pdf
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 collection consists entirely of personal papers including correspondence, manuscripts, and miscellaneous materials, most of which pertain to Davis' family. The most interesting parts of the collection are Davis' letters from Russia, 1916-1919, which contain his observations on the Russian Revolution, and Davis' short story and play manuscripts, none of which were ever published.

Arrangement

Arranged.

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); Malcolm W. Davis 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 the Carnegie Endowment, 1953 & 1954.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1953. Accession number--M-53.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Biographical / Historical

International relations specialist, executive for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Fiction (general genre) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Scripts (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
Soviet Union -- History CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Personal narratives CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
American literature -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Soviet Union -- Description and travel CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID