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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.
A series of 28 card file boxes in five record storage cartons.
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.
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.
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); William J. Donovan papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Additional William J. Donovan Papers are housed at the U.S. Army College Library, Carlisle, Pa. 17013.
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Type of reproduction--Copies in part
Source of acquisition--Donovan, Mrs. William. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1960. Accession number--M-60.
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.
Processed by RBML staff in 1960s; revised by Patrick Lawlor and Ben Heller 2006.
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.
Lawyer, Major General in the U.S. Army.