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Corliss Lamont papers, 1891-1993

Summary Information

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Call No.: MS#0377
Bib ID 4079005 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Lamont, Corliss, 1902-1995; Babington Smith, Constance
Title Corliss Lamont papers, 1891-1993
Physical Description 3 linear feet (6 boxes 1 phonodisc)
Language(s) English .
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Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, and printed materials of Lamont. Letters from George Santayana (1863-1952), with Lamont and others, a few early manuscripts, interviews and other notes on Santayana, and general correspondence about him. A series of letters from John Dewey to Lamont, discussing his ideas on humanism and religion. Extensive correspondence with the family of John Masefield including approximately 100 letters from Judith Masefield to Lamont, primarily written shortly after the death in 1967 of her father the poet John Masefield, and dealing with his life and work. Also, a few of her own writings; a number of the letters are descriptive of historical England and her concern for contemporary events. Among the letters from other family members are fifteen from Lamont's nephew, Jack Masefield, and 53 from his cousin Sir Peter G. Masefield, 1970-1983, conveying news about Judith as well as interest in the publication of John Masefield's letters from the World War I years and their continuing appreciation of Lamont's work on Masefield. There is discussion on the publication of Masefield's letters to Corliss' mother, Florence Lamont, printed in 1979.

Twenty-one letters from Ella Winter to Lamont were written in America and England between 1940 and 1976. World War II letters express concern for help to our Soviet Allies. Later letters concern the Bridges case and civil liberties in the McCarthy era, and the Vietnam War and its impact on Britain.

Thirty three letters between Sir Julian Huxley and Lamont, 1927-1974, have been added, as well as photostats of letters from Gen. J.C. Smuts to Florence C. Lamont and manuscripts of Lucy Lamont Gavit.

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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 on-site.

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); Corliss Lamont papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials

See also: the John Dewey Papers; the Helen MacLachlan Papers; the John Masefield Papers, the George Santayana Papers

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

Gift of Corliss Lamont, 1975-1993.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Lamont, Corliss. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1975. Accession number--M-75.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Lamont, Corliss. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--07/13/90. Accession number--M-90-07-13.

Photograph of Fidel Castro: Source of acquisition--Lamont, Corliss. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--10/26/93. Accession number--M-93-10-26.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89.

Papers Processed HR 09/17/92.

Photograph of Fidel Castro Cataloged HR 10/16/93.

Revision Description

August 2020 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH

Subject Headings

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Ciardi, John, 1916-1986 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
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Communism -- United States Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Dewey, John, 1859-1952 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Edman, Irwin, 1896-1954 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
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English literature -- 20th century Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
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Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Lamont, Florence Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Masefield, Jack Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Masefield, John, 1878-1967 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Masefield, Judith, 1904- Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
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Philosophers Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
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Santayana, George, 1863-1952 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Smuts, Jan Christiaan, 1870-1950 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
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Winter, Ella, 1898-1980 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
World War, 1914-1918 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
World War, 1939-1945 -- England Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
World War, 1939-1945 -- Soviet Union Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Philosopher and author. Columbia University Ph.D., 1932.