Frank Tannenbaum papers, 1915-1969

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 8 series.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence
• Series II: Uncataloged Correspondence
• Series III: Seminars
• Series IV: Subject Files
• Series V: Folders in the Subject Files
• Series VI: Manuscripts and printed materials
• Series VII: Card Files
• Series VIII: Scrapbooks; Photographs; The Masses

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, subject files, and photographs of Tannenbaum, including typewritten lists of property records in the various states of Mexico, ca. 1926; and clippings relating to Mexico. Some of these materials were used in the preparation of his book THE MEXICAN AGRARIAN REVOLUTION. Also, personal letters and files relating to the Farm Security Program, and specifically the Bankhead Bill and the Farm Tenant Bill, 1937, 1934-1937.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence

• Series II: Uncataloged Correspondence

• Series III: Seminars

• Series IV: Subject Files

• Series V: Folders in the Subject Files

• Series VI: Manuscripts and printed materials

• Series VII: Card Files

• Series VIII: Scrapbooks; Photographs; The Masses

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.

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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); Frank Tannenbaum 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--Tannenbaum, Frank. Method of acquisition--Bequest; Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-69.

Publications About Described Materials

Tannenbaum, Frank. THE MEXICAN AGRARIAN REVOLUTION. New York : The Macmillan Company, 1929.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Revision Description

2010-03-25 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite.

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

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Director of University Seminars, professor of Latin American history at Columbia University.