Louis Vincent De Foe papers, 1892-1922

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0335
Bib ID:
4078689 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
De Foe, Louis Vincent, 1869-1922
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
10.5 linear feet (28 boxes 56 volumes)
Language(s):
English .
Other Finding Aids

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/13_DA-DE_15.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

Collection contains typed manuscripts of Louis DeFoe's DAYBOOK OF A CRITIC and THE THEATRE THROUGH A CRITIC'S EYES. Included is a scrapbook of Mr. DeFoe's columns for the CHICAGO TRIBUNE. Also included are 56 scrapbooks of theatre clippings.

Arrangement

Arranged.

Using the Collection

Other Finding Aids

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/13_DA-DE_15.pdf

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); Louis Vincent De Foe 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

Transferred from the Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Accession number--M59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Biographical / Historical

Louis Vincent De Foe (1869-1922) was Sunday editor of the CHICAGO TRIBUNE and served for 23 years as drama critic for the MORNING WORLD (N.Y.). He also edited the book: The Theatre Through its Stage Door.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
indexes (reference sources) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Editors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Journalism -- Illinois -- Chicago CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Journalism -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Journalists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Performing arts -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Scrapbooks CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theater -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theater critics CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID