Edward Bunnell Phelps papers, 1900

Collection context

Creator:
Phelps, Edward Bunnell, 1863-1915
Extent:
2.5 linear feet 5 boxes
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Typescript draft, bound dummy, binding samples, and other materials for "Phelps' Universal Club Guide" by Phelps. This work, a descriptive list of major clubs throughout the world, was never published. Another book, however, entitled ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN CLUB, which was derived from the "Guide" was first published in 1902.

Biographical / historical:

Edward Bunnell Phelps (1863-1915), a graduate of Yale University was founder of the monthly insurance journal Thrift later entitled American Underwriter Magazine and Insurance Review. Phelps planned to write a book called Phelps' Universal Club Guide which was never published. It is the material for that book that is contained within this collection. Another book Origin and Evolution of the Modern Club which was derived from the Guide was first published in 1902.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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 of access:

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); Edward Bunnell Phelps papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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