Ernest J. Reece papers, 1905-1970

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Listed.

• Series I: Explanations
• Series II: E.J.R. Carreer
• Series III: Professional Relations
• Subseries III.1: Organizations
• Subseries III.2: Associates
• Series IV: E.J.R. Honors
• Series V: E.J.R. Writings
• Subseries V.1: Books and Booklets
• Subseries V.2: Pamphlets, Leaflets, Clippings, and Unpublished Pieces
• Subseries V.3: Reports of Surveys and/or Studies
• Subseries V.4: Scattered Papers
• Subseries V.5: "The Adelbert", 1901-1903

Description

Summary

Professional correspondence, notes, clippings, pamphlets, photographs, publications, and related printed materials of Reece. Although the collection spans Reece's career, the early years are sparsely documented. Half of the collection deals with his monograph and periodical publications, including book reviews of them. There are letters from prominent American librarians, with numerous letters from Robert B. Downs and Jack Dalton. Many of these are letters congratulating him on being the first recipient of the Melvil Dewey Professorhip at Columbia and upon his retirement. Also, many handwritten drafts of his letters.

• Series I: Explanations

• Series II: E.J.R. Carreer

• Series III: Professional Relations

• Series IV: E.J.R. Honors

• Series V: E.J.R. Writings

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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); Ernest J. Reece 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--Ernest J. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1972. Accession number--M-72.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

Revision Description

2021-07-02 EAD document created by CCR.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Professor of library science, Columbia University, 1926-1948.