Harold Matson Company Inc. records, 1937-1980

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged by author. Cataloged correspondence and manuscripts, A-Z - 9 Boxes; Uncataloged files, A-Z - Boxes 1-117; Contract files (McIntosh, McKee & Dodds, Inc.), A-Z - Boxes 118-139. The collection is divided into three series: Series I: Cataloged Correspondence and Manuscripts, A-Z Subseries I.1: Cataloged Correspondence; Subseries I.2: Cataloged Manuscripts; Series II: Uncataloged File, A-Z; Series III: Mclntosh, McKee & Dodds, Inc. Contracts, 1937-1980

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence and Manuscripts, A-Z
• Subseries I.1: Cataloged Correspondence
• Subseries I.2: Cataloged Manuscripts
• Series II: Uncataloged File, A-Z
• Series III: Mclntosh, McKee & Dodds, Inc. Contracts, 1937-1980

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, memoranda, contracts and other legal papers, advertising, and printed materials. The files, 1958-1978, of the Harold Matson Company, Inc. include correspondence with authors, publishers, and other agents and deal with the editing and publishing of American and English books, serial rights, reprints, dramatic rights, translations, foreign rights, promotion, and copyright registration. The contract file of McIntosh, McKee & Dodds, Inc. Literary Representatives is also included.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence and Manuscripts, A-Z

• Series II: Uncataloged File, A-Z

• Series III: Mclntosh, McKee & Dodds, Inc. Contracts, 1937-1980

  (Mclntosh, McKee, & Dodds, Inc. Literary Representatives, formerly Mavis Mclntosh-Elizabeth McKee, was acquired by the Harold Matson Company, Inc. in 1965)

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.

Written permission of Mr. Harold Matson required to access the collection. Please contact rbml@libraries.cul.columbia.edu with credentials and a short description of your research project.

Series I: Cataloged Correspondence and Manuscripts (Cataloged Boxes 1-9) is located on-site.

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 1-139. 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.

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); Harold Matson Company, Inc. records; 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--Harold Matson Company, Inc. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1981. Accession number--M-81.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/1989.

Revision Description

2009-07-07 File created.

2014-03-26 XML document instance created by Catherine C. Ricciardi

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

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Literary agency in the New York City. In 1965, Harold Matson Company, Inc. purchased McIntosh, McKee & Dodds, Inc. Literary Representatives (formerly Mavis McIntosh-Elizabeth KcKee; and earlier, McIntosh-Otis).