Willard Bartlett papers, 1855-1924

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Series I. Cataloged Correspondence
• Series II. Papers

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, diaries and notebooks, and legal briefs of Willard Bartlett. There are 150 letters from Elihu Root to Willard Bartlett. Also, correspondence by and relating to the Bartlett and Buffum families.

• Series I. Cataloged Correspondence

• Series II. Papers

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: Boxes 20-30. 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); Willard Barlett 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.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Palmer Weber, 1962.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Fleming, John F: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1961. Accession number--M61.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Fleming, John F Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/03/89.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2012-04-04 XML document instance created by Catherine C. Ricciardi

2019-01-31 Removed list at end of series I, and integrated names into box list. kws

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

New York lawyer and judge. Bartlett was an associate of Elihu Root.