Helen R. Hull papers, 1900-1963

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged remainder listed.

• Series I: Correspondence
• Series II: Gift, 1971
• Series III: Manuscripts
• Series IV: Notes and Miscellaneous
• Series V: Photographs
• Series VI: Printed Material
• Series VII: Clippings

Description

Summary

Manuscripts of Hull's novels, short stories, and essays. Also, notes and outlines for stories, correspondence, clippings, and printed material.

• Series I: Correspondence

• Series II: Gift, 1971

  Gift of Frederick C. Hull, 1971.

• Series III: Manuscripts

  Listings are by file name. Files sometimes contain items in addition to the file name.

• Series IV: Notes and Miscellaneous

• Series V: Photographs

• Series VI: Printed Material

• Series VII: Clippings

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.

The following boxes are located off-site: 2-20. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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); Helen R. Hull papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Selected Related Material--at Columbia University

Mabel Louise Robinson papers, 1930-1959; Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Box 20 contains the following Hull manuscripts: Every Inch a Cooper; Inside the Shell; London Bridge; Molto Buono; Orchestra Number; Recorded; Riding the Whirlwind; Sea Birds and Spring Tide; Summer Storms; White Circe; and Younger Sister.

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

Pearl S. Buck letters are also available on microfilm MN# 91-2094-2.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Hull, Helen: Address--Gift. Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-69.

Hull, Frederick C. Gift. Date of Acquisition: 1971.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Hull, Helen Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89.

Revision Description

2020-04-21 EAD document created by CCR.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Hull taught English and creative writing at Columbia University, 1916-1958. Among her novels are HAWK'S FLIGHT, A TAPPING ON THE WALL, and CLOSE HER PALE BLUE EYES. She edited THE WRITER'S BOOK and WRITER'S ROUNTABLE.