Richard Lockridge papers, 1951-1969

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0795
Bib ID:
4079040 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Lockridge, Richard, 1898-1982
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
7.5 linear feet (12 boxes 22 volumes)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/29_LI-LU_20.pdf
Access:
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Description

Summary

Literary papers of Lockridge, including manuscripts, drafts, typescripts, correspondence, and signed first editions of nine of his novels, several of which he wrote with his wife, Frances. The collection dates from THE PROUD CAT (1951) to A RISKY WAY TO KILL (1969). The manuscripts bear corrections and emendations which illustrate to the critic of this genre the origin and development of the intricate plot lines of the mystery novel.

Arrangement

Arranged.

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); Richard Lockridge 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--Lockridge, Richard. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-69.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/1989.

Biographical / Historical

Novelist, mystery writer.

Subject Headings

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Name
Lockridge, Frances Louise Davis CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Detective and mystery stories CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literature CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID