Harold Ober Associates letters, 1933-1977

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence between Harold Ober and Paul Gallico. It includes correspondence concerning Gallico and his work.

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0940
Bib ID:
4079172 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Harold Ober Associates
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
4.5 linear feet (9 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

Files of correspondence containing more than 1,000 letters from Gallico and over 4,500 letters to Gallico from Harold Ober. There is also correspondence concerning Gallico. These files discuss literary works in progress, plans for future articles and books, contracts and financial agreements, and screenplays of his novels.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one 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 rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Harold Ober Associates letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Archival Materials

See also the Description Sheet for the Paul Gallico Papers.

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 Ober Associates, Inc. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-69.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/1989.

Revision Description

2012-07-05 xml document created by Judith Zupnick.

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

Biographical / Historical

Literary agency.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Screenplays CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Gallico, Paul, 1897-1976 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Ober, Harold, 1881-1959 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literary agents CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literature -- Adaptations CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literature publishing CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID