Roland Orvil Baughman papers, 1924-1967

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains material relating to the Wise Forgeries and to the Grey Bow Press, Roland O. Baughman's (1902 - 1967) lecture notes, articles and publications.

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0088
Bib ID:
4079048 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Baughman, Roland, 1902-1967
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
3.5 linear feet (8 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.

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

Summary

The bulk of the collection consists of material relating to the Wise Forgeries and to the Grey Bow Press. Also, lecture notes and articles by Mr. Baughman.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series.

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); Roland Orvil Baughman 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 Mrs Roland O. Baughman, 1968.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Baughman, Mrs. Roland O. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1968. Accession number--M68.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/03/89.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus

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

Biographical / Historical

Mr. Baughman served as head of Special Collections, Columbia University Libraries from 1946 until his death.

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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Name
Grey Bow Press CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Literary forgeries and mystifications CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literature -- Study and teaching CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Private presses CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID