Herbert Barber Howe papers, 1887-1957
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0621
- Bib ID:
- 4078914 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Howe, Herbert Barber, 1882-1957
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 37 boxes (37 boxes and one oversized photograph)
- 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
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.
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Series I: Chronological Files, 1890-1957
Includes bills, receipts, childhood manuscripts, correspondence, memorabilia, notes, and printed materials.
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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.
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
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); 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.
Biographical / Historical
Presbyterian minister, 1908-1922; Director of Earl Hall, 1922-1933; and Director of men's residence halls at Columbia University, 1933-1938.
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