Charles Dickens papers, circa 1840-1870

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0346
Bib ID:
4078700 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
7.5 linear feet (350 items in 2 manuscript boxes, 2 flat boxes, 5 oversized folders, mapcase)
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 on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

A collection of letters, engravings, prints, portraits, caricatures, other illustrations, and printed materials relating to Charles Dickens. Among the letters is an autograph letter by Dickens and copies of several Dickens letters to the publishers Lea & Blanchard. Many of the illustrations are portraits of Dickens while others are illustrations for his novels and stories, including numerous illustrations of scenes from dramatic versions of his works as well as some playbills for these productions.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder 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 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); Charles Dickens 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 Dramatic Museum, 1972.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Dramatic Museum. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--1972. Accession number--M-72.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Revision Description

August 2020 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Caricatures CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Cartoons (working drawings) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Engravings (prints) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Illustrations CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Playbills CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Prints CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Lea & Blanchard CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors, English CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English literature -- 19th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Illustration of books CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literature publishing -- England CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Portraits CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Publishers and publishing -- England CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID