John Schaffner papers, 1940-1989

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Correspondence is arranged: chronologically and alphabetically.

• Cataloged Correspondence
• Series I: Alphabetical File
• Series II: Authors in the Schaffner Papers
• Series III: Publishers, Agents, Etc.
• Subseries III.1: Publishers, Agents, Etc.
• Subseries III.2: Financial Records, 1948-1953
• Subseries III.3: Personal Papers, 1948-1960
• Series IV: Miscellaneous Correspondence (1968 Gift)
• Series V: 1969 Gift
• Series VI: 1972 Gift
• Series VII: 1976 Gift
• Series VIII
• Series IX
• Subseries IX.1: Account Books and Appointment Books, 1947-1988
• Subseries IX.2: Author Files
• Subseries IX.3: Contract Files, 1940-1989

Description

Summary

Archives of Schaffner's literary agency, including correspondence and financial records, 1948-1975. The material is divided into four sections, cataloged material; general correspondence; specific files with authors who were clients of the agency; and correspondence with other literary agents and editors, appointment books, and financial papers.

• Cataloged Correspondence

• Series I: Alphabetical File

• Series II: Authors in the Schaffner Papers

• Series III: Publishers, Agents, Etc.

• Series IV: Miscellaneous Correspondence (1968 Gift)

• Series V: 1969 Gift

• Series VI: 1972 Gift

• Series VII: 1976 Gift

• Series VIII

• Series IX

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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.

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes I.1 - IX.29. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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 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); John Schaffner papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials

For additional material related to Hubert Creekmore, see Speech Record #429 "Enjoyment of Poetry Program" April 5, 1959. A phonorecord of Creekmore reading his poetry.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of John Schaffner, 1967-1983.

Gift of Timothy Schaffner, 1990.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Schaffner, John. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1967. Accession number--M-67.

Additional author's corr., contracts, and financial records, 1940-1988: Source of acquisition--Schaffner, Timothy. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1990. Accession number--M-1990.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/1989.

Additional author's corr., contracts, and financial records, 1940-1988 Processed VS 02/11/1991.

Revision Description

2021-06-17 EAD document created by CCR.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Literary agent. Schaffner operated a literary agency in New York City and as the literary agent of Alice B. Toklas, Santha Rama Rau, and Sheilah Graham.