Ellen Moers papers, 1945-1979
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0888
- Bib ID:
- 4079121 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Moers, Ellen, 1928-
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 58 boxes (59 boxes and 2 oversize bundles.)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Additional Description:
- https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/32_MES-MON_22.pdf
- 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.
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One box of cataloged correspondence is on-site. The remainder of 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
Literary papers and some related correspondence of Moers, including typescript drafts, notes, photocopies of Theodore Dreiser letters and manuscripts, and correspondence related to writing, editing, and publishing TWO DREISERS. Revisions of this manuscript contain extensive editorial notes, instructions, and annotations by Moers' editor Malcolm Cowley. The photocopies of printed materials consist chiefly of articles written by Dreiser for newspapers and magazines, especially EV'RY MONTH. For Moers' book LITERARY WOMEN, there are typescript drafts, notes, the setting copy, and proofs. Also, letters, notes, drafts, and printed material for her article in the NEW YORK PUBLIC REVIEW OF BOOKS; correspondence, manuscripts, notes, drafts, photographs, clippings, and other printed material for her books, book reviews, articles, and lectures; and books inscribed to Moers and books on women authors and feminism with her notes.
Arrangement
Selected materials cataloged remainder listed and 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.
One box of cataloged correspondence is on-site. The remainder of 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); Ellen Moers 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.
Reproduction Note
Type of reproduction--Photocopies in part
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--School of Library Service. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--1974. Accession number--M-74.
Publications About Described Materials
Moers, Ellen. Two Dreisers. New York : Viking Press, 1969.
Moers, Ellen. Literary women. Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, 1976.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.
Biographical / Historical
Author and educator.
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