Frank A. Vanderlip papers, 1890-1937
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1286
- Bib ID:
- 4079432 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Vanderlip, Frank A (Frank Arthur), 1864-1937; Vanderlip, Narcissa Cox, 1880-1966
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 49 Volumes (49 volumes); 347 boxes (347 boxes); 2.5 Linear Feet (2 record cartons and 1 manuscript box (unprocessed addition))
- Language(s):
- English .
- Additional Description:
- https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/45_U-V_15.pdf
- 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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The following boxes are located off-site: Parts B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I. 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.
3 unprocess boxes reviewed January 2019 through hidden collection initiative. Can be made available without further intervention.
Description
Scope and Content
Correspondence, manuscripts of writings, clippings of articles about Vanderlip, printed material, documents, accounts, receipts, bank books and other financial documents, invitations, business cards, address and engagement books, photographs, and miscellaneous documents. These relate primarily to Vanderlip's career in banking. Also, a manuscript and diary relating to a European trip taken by Vanderlip.
In 1968 the Vanderlip Family added an additional 150 items to the collection. Tbe additions to the collection were integrated with the main file.
The Vanderlip card catalog is located in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
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Part A: Correspondence--Incoming
127 boxes. Arranged alphabetically by sender; listed in the Vanderlip card catalog. There are two boxes at end of the group that contain unidentified correspondence.
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Part C: Documents, circa 1910-1936
1 Box. Arranged chronologically, one item to a folder; not listed in the Vanderlip card catalog.
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Part D: Vanderlip's Writings, Miscellaneous Correspondence and Documents, circa, 1900-1936
56 Boxes & 1 shelf of flat photographs.
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Part E: Organizations--Correspondence and Documents
71 Boxes. Arranged alphabetically and listed in the Organization section of the Vanderlip card catalog. A partial box list is currently available in the finding aid.
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Part F: Subjects--Correspondence and Documents
9 Boxes. Arranged alphabetically and listed in the Subject section of the Vanderlip card catalog. The container list in this finding aid was created from the catalog cards.
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Part G: Newspaper Clippings Concerning Vanderlip, circa 1910-1920
8 Boxes. 49 volumes. Not listed in the Vanderlip catalog. No box list is currently available in the finding aid.
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27 Boxes. Periodicals, pamphlets, economic source material and miscellaneous printed material on various subjects; covering various periods. Not arranged and not listed in the Vanderlip card catalog. No box list is currently available in the finding aid.
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Part I: Narcissa Cox Vanderlip--Correspondence files
33 Boxes and 1 Card Index. Selectively listed in the final section of the Vanderlip card catalog by sender, organization and subject. The last box contains "Narcissa Cox Vanderlip" by Hilda Watrous (1982).
Arrangement
Cataloged and listed.
- Part A: Correspondence--Incoming
- Part B: Correspondence--Outgoing
- Part B, Series 1: Carbon copies of letters two pages or more in length, 1902-1936
- Part B, Series 2: Carbon copies of letters one page in length, 1902-1936
- Part B, Series 3: Telegram and Cables, 1901-1936
- Part C: Documents, circa 1910-1936
- Part D: Vanderlip's Writings, Miscellaneous Correspondence and Documents, circa, 1900-1936
- Part E: Organizations--Correspondence and Documents
- Part F: Subjects--Correspondence and Documents
- Part G: Newspaper Clippings Concerning Vanderlip, circa 1910-1920
- Part H: Printed Matter
- Part I: Narcissa Cox Vanderlip--Correspondence files
Using the Collection
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: Parts B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I. 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.
3 unprocess boxes reviewed January 2019 through hidden collection initiative. Can be made available without further intervention.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Reproductions 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 A. Vanderlip 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--Vanderlip, Mrs. Frank Arthur. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1955. Accession number--M-55.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.
Revision Description
2009-06-26 File created.
2014-04-08 XML document instance created by Catherine C. Ricciardi
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
2020-11-17 Container information for Part F created by CCR.
History
Banker. Vice-President and President of National City Bank for two decades ending in 1919.
Frank Vanderlip (1864-1937) began his working life as a reporter, becoming later the financial editor of the Chicago Tribune. From here he became private secretary to Lyman Gage, Secretary of the Treasury, shortly becoming Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, uhich office he held from 1897-1901. Ife next became Vice President of the National City Bank and then President, a post which he occupied until 1919. His two decades at the National City Bank included the Panic of 1907, the Aldrich Report, the beginning of the Federal Reserve System and the financing of World War I, Because Mr. Vanderlip was an intelligent and articulate banker and a student of banking reform, his papers have great value for students of banking and monetary reform in his period.
Subject Headings
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