Edmund Clarence Stedman papers, 1840-1960

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged. Cataloged correspondence and manuscripts: 180 boxes; Uncataloged correspondence: 25 boxes; Stedman's manuscripts: 12 boxes; His diaries: 1 box; His scrapbooks: 5 boxes; Financial papers: 1 box; Genealogical manuscripts: 1 box; Laura Stedman Gould's manuscripts and notes: 3 boxes; Printed materials: 11 boxes; Photographs: 4 boxes; His LIBRARY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE: 24 boxes and 2 folders; E.M. Williams's THE CONSTRUCTIVE ART: 2 boxes; Oversize photographs: 5 folders; and Oversize plaque.

• Series I: Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Diaries
• Series II: Uncataloged Correspondence
• Series III: Letterbooks
• Series IV: E.C. Stedman's Writings
• Series V: Scrapbooks
• Series VI: Financial and Genealogical Material
• Series VII: Laura Stedman Gould
• Series VIII: Printed Materials
• Series IX: Photographs
• Series X: Library of American Literature
• Series XI: Edward M. Williams

Description

Summary

Personal and professional papers of Stedman, including correspondence, letter books, diaries, poetry manuscripts, scrapbooks, photographs, and genealogical materials for the Stedman and Dodge families. Correspondence and manuscripts of his mother, Elizabeth Clementine Dodge Stedman Kinney (1810-1889), poet and diarist, and of his granddaughter, Laura Stedman Gould (1881-1941), author and editor. Also, editions of Stedman's LIBRARY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE including printed materials relating to the marketing; and an album of Civil War photographs by Mathew Brady, inscribed by the photographer to Laura H.W. Stedman as well as additional loose photographs by Brady.

1991 addition: Manuscript drafts and notecards for Edward M. Williams' "The Constructive Art", a study of Stedman's literary criticism.

• Series I: Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Diaries

  The cataloged correspondence boxes are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and chronologically within that organization. These boxes are located onsite and do not need to be requested ahead of time. When requesting material from this series please make sure to indicate on your call slip that you are requesting boxes from the cataloged portion of the collection.

• Series II: Uncataloged Correspondence

• Series III: Letterbooks

• Series IV: E.C. Stedman's Writings

• Series V: Scrapbooks

• Series VI: Financial and Genealogical Material

• Series VII: Laura Stedman Gould

• Series VIII: Printed Materials

• Series IX: Photographs

• Series X: Library of American Literature

• Series XI: Edward M. Williams

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material 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); Edmund Clarence Stedman 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.

Alternate Form Available

Elizabeth Kinney volume of personal reminiscences is on: microfilm.

Lafcadio Hearn; Lyman W. Case; Royal Cortissoz; Kate Field; William Hamilton Hayne; Edward Howland; Marie Howland; Ellen Mackay and Edward Underhill letters are on: microfilm.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Estate of Laura Stedman Gould. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1941. Accession number--M-41.

Manuscripts & card file: Source of acquisition--Williams, E.M. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--11/18/1991. Accession number--M-91-11-18.

2 letters (Thayer & White): Source of acquisition--2293B (Rare Book). Method of acquisition--Purchase; Accession number--M-94-07-19.

J.E. Bowen letter: Source of acquisition--2293B. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--12/01/1994. Accession number--M-94-12-01.

2 ms. poems of ECS about Lincoln, in bound vol: Source of acquisition--2293B. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--05/02/1995. Accession number--M-95-05-02.

1 a.l.s. from ECS to M.W.Stryker: Source of acquisition--2293B. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--08/11/1998. Accession number--M-98-08-11.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/1989.

Manuscripts & card file Processed HR 03/05/1993.

2 letters (Thayer & White) Cataloged HR 11/15/1994.

J.E. Bowen letter Cataloged HR 12/16/1994.

2 ms. poems of ECS about Lincoln, in bound vol Added to collection HR 05/17/1995.

1 a.l.s. from ECS to M.W.Stryker Cataloged HR 08/20/1998.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

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

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

American poet, anthologist, stockbroker, Civil War journalist.