George Macy papers, 1916-1970

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder. arranged by topic: Box 1, Cataloged cortrespondence, manuscripts & art works; Box 2, Biographical & printed ephemera; Box 3, Nonesuch Press; Box 4 & 5, Heritage Club production files; Box 6, Production files for Aesop, Fielding, Carmen & Michelangelo; Box 7, Miscellaneous production files; Box 8, Business papers; Box 9, Financial records of the Limited Editions Club & the Heritage Club; Box 10, George Macy financial records & miscellaneous inscribed books; Box 11, Biographical file & Nonesuch Press (1976 gift); Box 12, Production files (1976 gift); Box 13, Memorabilia-awards, plaques & medals (1978 bequest); Flatbox 331, Oversize package of memorabilia (1978 bequest); Scrapbook of clippings, mainly the Limited Editions Club; Map case, Oversized art works; Three volumes in slipcases (shelved).

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence and Manuscripts
• Series II: Cataloged Drawings, Etchings, and Other Art Work
• Series III: Other Papers

Description

Summary

Letters, documents, and printed materials documenting Macy's publishing career, including that relating to the Nonesuch Press, dating from 1941 to 1960. Included also are photographs, awards, and financial papers. The correspondents include many of Macy's close friends including Peter Beilenson, William Rose Benét, Clifton Fadiman, Christopher Fry, Lillian Gish, Alec Guinness, Fritz Kredel, Frederic and Florence March, Francis Meynell, Bruce Rogers, Louis Untermeyer, Carl Van Doren, and Lynd Ward. Also, miscellaneous engravings, lithographs, and drawings.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence and Manuscripts

• Series II: Cataloged Drawings, Etchings, and Other Art Work

• Series III: Other 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 2-13. 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

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); George Macy papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials

See also the Art Collection for a portrait of George Macy by Norman Rockwell and a portrait of Helen Macy by Serge Ivanoff See also

Macy Memorial Collection (Limited Editions Club) - collection of books, individually cataloged. https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/15429941

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--Macy, Helen, Mrs. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1975. Accession number--M-75.

Gift of Helen Macy, 1975 & 1976.

Bequest of Helen Macy, 1978.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

Revision Description

2020-12-04 EAD document created by CCR.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Founder of the Limited Editions Club and the Heritage Press.