Mary Jean Alexander papers, 1958-1972
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0015
- Bib ID:
- 4078994 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Alexander, Mary Jean, 1907-
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 1 linear feet (2 boxes)
- 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
Scope and Content
A collection of manuscripts and proofs of works published by Alexander, including Decorating Begins With You, 1958, Decorating Made Simple, 1964, and Designing Interior Environment, 1972.
Arrangement
Material is arranged alphabetically.
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); Mary Jean Alexander 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
Source of acquisition--Alexander, Mary Jean. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1977. Accession number--M77.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 03/22/89.
Revision Description
2009-06-26 File created.
2011-12-13 XML document instance created by Catherine C. Ricciardi
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
American teacher and author in the field of interior design.
Subject Headings
The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.
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| Subject | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interior decoration | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
| Women teachers | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |