Charles Wilson Mixer papers, 1936-1971

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged remainder listed and arranged.

• Series I: Correspondence, 1946-1971
• Series II: Files and Reports
• Series III: Materials Acquired on Mixer Fund

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, notes, photographs, and printed materials of Mixer while he was Assistant Director of Columbia University Libraries. The letters deal with his career at Columbia and his other professional activities, chiefly his interest in insurance for libraries which includes his files for the Council on Library Resources-American Library Association Fire and Insurance Protection of Library Resources Project, 1960-1963, and the American Library Association Insurance for Libraries Committee, 1956-1963, of which he was chair. Also, a series of library accreditation evaluation reports, 1954-1962, which he prepared for the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; and some photographs, printed materials relating to insurance for libraries, articles by him, and letters and manuscripts acquired through the Charles Wilson Mixer fund.

• Series I: Correspondence, 1946-1971

• Series II: Files and Reports

• Series III: Materials Acquired on Mixer Fund

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 1-3. 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); Charles Wilson Mixer 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.

Custodial History

Transferred from Library Office, 1983.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Mixer, Charles W. Method of acquisition--Bequest; Date of acquisition--1972. Accession number--M-72.

Alfred Kazin ms. & letter: Source of acquisition--6192B (Mixer). Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--07/01/94. Accession number--M-94-07-01.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

Alfred Kazin ms. & letter Cataloged HR 11/15/94.

Revision Description

2020-09-29 EAD document created by CCR.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Assistant Director, Columbia University Libraries.