Frederic Bancroft papers, 1890-1930

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected items cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence
• Series II: Letterbooks and Bills
• Series III: Manuscripts
• Series IV: Scrapbooks
• Series V: Clippings and Photographs
• Series VI: Edgar Bancroft Files
• Subseries VI.1: Clippings and Correspondence
• Subseries VI.2: Diaries and Memorabilia
• Subseries VI.3: Speech File
• Subseries VI.4: Additional Arranged Files

Description

Summary

The main portion of the collection is made up of letters, documents, notes, manuscript and typescript articles and speeches, and scrapbooks and notebooks which are contained in 270 envelopes, folders, manuscript boxes, and bundles. Another 153 bundles, boxes, folders, and envelopes are devoted chiefly to clippings, tear sheets, pamphlets, and books and other printed matter. Proofs of the printing plates for one of Mr. Bancroft's works on Carl Schurz are preserved in eleven envelopes. Pictorial material includes two envelopes of photographs, one envelope of photostats, thirty-four photographs, and eighty-five framed photographs, many with manuscript letters by or relating to the subject of the photograph. The collection is rich in the papers and personal correspondence of Frederic Bancroft and includes notes and various other source materials for his books dealing largely with African Americans, the South, the Civil War, Seward, Calhoun, and the life and work of Carl Schurz. Also, a wealth of material by and about Edgar Bancroft (1857-1925), Frederic's brother and U.S. ambassador to Japan.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence

• Series II: Letterbooks and Bills

• Series III: Manuscripts

• Series IV: Scrapbooks

• Series V: Clippings and Photographs

• Series VI: Edgar Bancroft Files

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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

Single photocopies 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); Frederic Bancroft 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.

Alternate Form Available

Royal Cortissoz letters are on: microfilm.

Ownership and Custodial History

Bequest of Frederic Bancroft, 1945.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Bancroft, Frederic. Method of acquisition--Bequest; Date of acquisition--1945. Accession number--M45.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 03/27/89.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2011-12-07 EAD created by PTL

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

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