Edward Bunnell Phelps papers, 1900

Summary Information

Description

Summary

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.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 4 series.

Using the Collection

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

Related Archival Materials

Two copies of ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN CLUB are in the Rare Book and Manuscript Reading Room.

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--Phelps, Blanche L. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1951. Accession number--M-51.

Gift of Mrs. Blanche L. Phelps, 1951.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89. Processed by ELJ.

Revision Description

2010-02-24 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite.

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

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.

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Subject
Clubs -- History
Manners and customs