Mabel Louise Robinson papers, 1930-1959

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged.

• Series I: Correspondence
• Series II: Manuscripts
• Subseries II.1: Manuscripts of Novels and Short Stories
• Subseries II.2: Miscellaneous Manuscripts
• Series III: Papers and Notes
• Series IV: Memorabilia
• Series V: Clippings, Reprints, and Printed Material
• Series VI: Photographs
• Series VII: Material Relating to Helen Hull
• Series VIII: Card File
• Series IX: Miscellaneous

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.

• Series I: Correspondence

• Series II: Manuscripts

• Series III: Papers and Notes

• Series IV: Memorabilia

• Series V: Clippings, Reprints, and Printed Material

• Series VI: Photographs

• Series VII: Material Relating to Helen Hull

• Series VIII: Card File

• Series IX: Miscellaneous

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); Mabel Louise Robinson papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

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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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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

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