William J. Donovan papers, 1775-1790

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0355
Bib ID:
4078705 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Donovan, William J (William Joseph), 1883-1959
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
32 linear feet (53 document boxes; 1 flat box; 5 record storage cartons)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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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.

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Description

Summary

Typescript and photographic copies of records and research materials assembled by Donovan and relating to his study of the intelligence service during the American Revolution. The file of materials, carefully organized and fully documented, draws together information gleaned from various archives in England, Canada, France, and the Vatican.

Arrangement

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); William J. Donovan papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Archival Materials

Additional William J. Donovan Papers are housed at the U.S. Army College Library, Carlisle, Pa. 17013.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Reproduction Note

Type of reproduction--Copies in part

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Donovan, Mrs. William. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1960. Accession number--M-60.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Processed by RBML staff in 1960s; revised by Patrick Lawlor and Ben Heller 2006.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2018-10-10 Updated and container list added, converted from HTML finding aid. kws

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

Lawyer, Major General in the U.S. Army.

Subject Headings

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Name
United States. Continental Army CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Military intelligence CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Lawyers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID