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Mabel Louise Robinson papers, 1930-1959

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#1076
Bib ID 4079271 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Robinson, Mabel Louise, 1874-1962
Title Mabel Louise Robinson papers, 1930-1959
Physical Description 25 boxes (24 manuscript boxes, 1 flat box)
Language(s) English .
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Arrangement

Arrangement

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Description

Summary

Correspondence and manuscripts including the typescripts and drafts of BITTER FORFEIT, THE DEEPENING YEAR, ISLAND NOON, RUNNER OF THE MOUNTAIN TOP, SKIPPER RILEY, and STRONG WINGS. The correspondence relates mainly to the publication of her novels and short stories. Also, lecture notes, clippings and reprints, photographs, business papers, and memorabilia.

Using the Collection

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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 on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

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); Mabel Louise Robinson 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--Robinson, Mabel. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--04/14/59. Accession number--M-59-04-14.

Source of acquisition--Hull, Frederick C. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1971.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

Revision Description

2021-03-02 EAD document created by CCR.

2021-08-13 Donor's name corrected by CCR: it is Frederick C. Hull, not Frank C. Hull.

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Hull, Helen R (Helen Rose), 1888-1971 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Author, professor in the field of juvenile literature at Columbia University.