Theodore Low De Vinne papers, 1850-1914

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Correspondence
• Proofs and Engravings
• Documents
• Manuscripts
• Drawings, Notes, Financial, Printed

Description

Summary

Correspondence, documents, scrapbooks, and notes, drafts, and manuscripts of De Vinne's books, essays, and articles on printing. The collection contains much documentation relating to the Typothetae of the City of New York.

• Correspondence

• Proofs and Engravings

• Documents

• Manuscripts

• Drawings, Notes, Financial, Printed

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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

Single photocopies 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); Theodore Low De Vinne 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

From the Typographic Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Typographic Library. Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

American printer. De Vinne was one of the founders of the Typothetae of the City of New York, serving as secretary and president.