Walter Eckstein papers, 1856-1965
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0379
- Bib ID:
- 4078724 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Eckstein, Walther, 1891-
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 3 boxes (3 boxes)
- 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.
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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.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
Correspondence, notes, and manuscripts of Dr. Walter Eckstein. His own papers consist mostly of letters from colleagues and notes and drafts of his works on Adam Smith and ethics. Also included among the papers are letters to and from Dr. Julius Ofner (b. 1845) of Vienna, as well as notes and manuscripts relating to him. Among the correspondents are Martin Buber, Helen Keller, and John H. Randall, Jr.
Arrangement
Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged. This collection is arranged in two series.
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); Walter Eckstein 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Eckstein, Mrs. Alice. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1976. Accession number--M-76.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.
Revision Description
2012-05-22 XML document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
Philosopher, author, lecturer.
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