John A. Dix papers, 1813-1879

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0349
Bib ID:
4078703 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Dix, John A (John Adams), 1798-1879
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
6.5 linear feet (15 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/14_DIA-DRA_06.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 on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

Personal correspondence and papers of Dix, mainly letters to and by him beginning in 1813 and continuing throughout his lifetime. The correspondence is almost entirely with prominent public figures of the period: military, political, and literary men. In addition to the correspondence are miscellaneous papers, speeches, essays, clippings, and leaflets; includes also a small file (38 items) of the correspondence and papers of John I. Morgan.

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); John A. Dix 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 Dennis Dix, 1972, 1974& 1975.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Dix, Mrs. Sophie. Method of acquisition--Deposit; Date of acquisition--1950. Accession number--M-50.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Biographical / Historical

American statesman.

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
Essays CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Speeches (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Morgan, John I., 1787-1853 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
United States -- History -- 1815-1861 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
United States -- History -- 1849-1877 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
United States -- History, Military CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
American literature -- 19th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Statesmen CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID