Toni Strassman papers, 1937-1984

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Series I: Cataloged correspondence, Boxes 1 and 2; Arranged correspondence, Series II.1: A-Z, Boxes 3-33; Series II.2: A-Z, Boxes 34-41; Series II:3: A-Z (1950-1979), Boxes 42-51; Series II.4: A-Z, Boxes 52-59; Manuscripts and Diaries, Box 59; Daybooks, Box 60; Documents, A-Z, Boxes 60-63; Printed Books inscribed to Toni Strassman, Boxes 65-73.

• Series I: Catalogued Correspondence
• Series II.1: Arranged Correspondence, A-Z
• Series II.2: Arranged Correspondence, A-Z
• Series II.3: Arranged Correspondence, A-Z, 1950-1979
• Series II.4: Arranged Correspondence, A-Z

Description

Summary

Correspondence, memoranda, contracts, royalty statements, manuscripts, diaries, daybooks, photographs, and printed material of Strassman. The correspondence is with authors and book and magazine publishers, covering nearly forty years of Miss Strassman's career as a literary agent. Of particular interest are the files concerning the works of William Goyen, Harry Mark Petrakis, and Friderike Zweig, the first wife of Stefan Zweig.

• Series I: Catalogued Correspondence

• Series II.1: Arranged Correspondence, A-Z

• Series II.2: Arranged Correspondence, A-Z

• Series II.3: Arranged Correspondence, A-Z, 1950-1979

• Series II.4: Arranged Correspondence, A-Z

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: 3-75. 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

Readers must use microfilm of materials specified above.

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); Toni Strassman 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

William Goyen letters are on: microfilm.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Strassman, Toni. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1976. Accession number--M-76.

Source of acquisition--Estate of Toni Strassman. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--08/03/1988. Accession number--M-88.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/1989.

Cataloged Lynn A. Grove 03/07/1990.

Revision Description

2020-12-07 Replaced PDF with a structured finding aid containing edited and enhanced description. cml

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

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