Herbert Parsons papers, 1898-1925
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0980
- Bib ID:
- 4079200 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 40 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.
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In order to determine which box(es) to request, consult the document index:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/ldpd_rbml_4079200.pdf Then use the box list below to request the desired box(es). Note that box numbering begins at "1" for each series.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
Correspondence to Parsons from numerous well-known contempories relating chiefly to political and social matters. Also, miscellaneous reports and printed materials.
Arrangement
Listed and arranged.
- Series I. Correspondence Files—Chronological, 1898-1917
- Series II. Subject Files—Alphabetical
- Series III. Correspondence Files, Alphabetical
- Series IV. Correspondence, Alphabetical
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing 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.
In order to determine which box(es) to request, consult the document index: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/ldpd_rbml_4079200.pdf Then use the box list below to request the desired box(es). Note that box numbering begins at "1" for each series.
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); Herbert Parsons 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Parsons, John E. Method of acquisition--Gift; Accession number--M-59.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.
Revision Description
2023-04-03 Box list and link to document index added. kws
Biographical / Historical
Herbert Parsons (1869–1925). Congressional representative from New York, 1905–1911. Republican New York County chairman. Married to Elsie Worthington Clews.
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