Herbert Barber Howe papers, 1887-1957

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials listed remainder arranged.

• Series I: Chronological Files, 1890-1957
• Series II: Columbia University
• Series III: Writings and Related Materials
• Series IV: Trips
• Series V: Oversized Photograph

Description

Summary

Papers of Howe, including family, personal, and professional correspondence; bills and receipts; photographs, itineraries, and brochures of his numerous American and European trips; four diaries for the years 1901, 1905, 1909, 1910; sermons, scripture readings, and other materials related to his ministry; addresses and writings; Howe-Barber genealogical materials, including galley proofs for his biography JEDIAH BARBER.

• Series I: Chronological Files, 1890-1957

  Includes bills, receipts, childhood manuscripts, correspondence, memorabilia, notes, and printed materials.

• Series II: Columbia University

• Series III: Writings and Related Materials

  Includes addresses, diaries, scripture readings and other material related to Howe's ministry, sermons, and materials related to the Howe-Barber genealogy.

• Series IV: Trips

• Series V: Oversized Photograph

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); Herbert Barber Howe 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

Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89.

Revision Description

2020-04-21 EAD document created by CCR.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Presbyterian minister, 1908-1922; Director of Earl Hall, 1922-1933; and Director of men's residence halls at Columbia University, 1933-1938.