Enno Franzius papers, 1938-1976
Collection context
- Creator:
- Franzius, Enno, 1901-1976
- Extent:
- 12 linear feet 26 boxes, 20 oversized folders
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, manuscripts, notes, clippings, and printed material related to his historical research, to his publications, and to his teaching. There are complete files documenting the research, writing, search for publishers, and publication of his works which deal with modern European history, chiefly 19th and 20th century French and German history, Byzantine history, and Islamic history. In addition there are files for manuscripts on Konrad Adenauer, Aristide Briand, Joseph Caillaux, Francisco Franco, and Gustave Stresemann. Some of these have been published by the Hoover Institution in their MANUSCRIPTS IN MICROFILM SERIES. The majority of the lecture notes in this collection are for the Columbia College course Contemporary Civilization. There is also a small file of personal correspondence.
- Biographical / historical:
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Historian, author. Franzius was a lecturer in history at Columbia University, 1945-1958. His major published works are HISTORY OF THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE (N.Y., Funk & Wagnalls, 1968) and HISTORY OF THE ORDER OF ASSASSINS (N.Y., Funk & Wagnalls, 1969). (Columbia University A.M., 1943; Ph.D., 1954).
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 1-26. 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 of access:
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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:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Enno Franzius papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu