W. A. Dwiggins records, 1937- 1951

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0374
Bib ID:
4078721 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Dwiggins, W. A (William Addison), 1880-1956
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 box (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

The collection includes seven manuscripts by W. A. Dwiggins as well as correspondence between Dwiggins and Melbert B. Cary, Jr. of The Press of the Woolly Whale, regarding publication of Dwiggins' A TECHNIQUE FOR DEALING WITH ARTISTS. The manuscripts are "Prelude to Eden" (a play), 1939; A TECHNIQUE FOR DEALING WITH ARTISTS, 1941; "Typophiles Salutem Vobis Dico" 1937; Script No. 1, Made to write the score of a marionette ballet by Foster Trainer, ca. 1951?; Script No. 1"Elijah" n.d.; Script No. 2"Shapes of the 1/4 note heads" n.d.; and Script No. 3"A and B" n.d.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

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); W. A. Dwiggins records; 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

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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Name
Cary, Melbert B., Jr., 1892-1941 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Press of the Woolly Whale CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Calligraphy CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Drama CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literature CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literature publishing CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Printing CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID