George Sterling papers, 1916-1943

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

Description

Summary

Letters and manuscripts by George Sterling, including three personal letters, drafts of four poems, a 15 page typescript of his poem "Yosemite", inscribed to his friend Fenner Hale Web, a 95 page typescript of his verse drama "Lilith", and a bibibliography of Sterlings works by Sterling in 1925. Also includes two sheets signed and addressed by Sterling, 8 photographs of Sterling, and a printed copy of his bookplate.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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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); George Sterling 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.

Ownership and Custodial History

Purchase, 1988 & 1991.

Gift of Stanley Wertheim, 1988.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Yosemite: Source of acquisition--Wertheim, Stanley. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--11/11/88. Accession number--M-88-11-11.

Source of acquisition--297(Duplicates). Date of acquisition--09/13/88. Accession number--M-88-09-13.

Papers: Source of acquisition--293. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--07/01/91. Accession number--M-91-07-01.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Yosemite processed MJT 03/28/89.

Yosemite processed MJT 03/28/89.

Papers Processed HR 09/18/91.

Subject Headings

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

American poet was born in Sag Harbor, New York and went to California in 1890 where he came under the influence of Ambrose Bierce and Jack London.