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DescriptionSummaryThe incoming correspondence of Boyesen, containing several business and personal letters, some dealing with his publications; letters from various members of the Authors Club about his dues; and letters from his family. There are three letters from Boyesen to Robert Arrowsmith, Morgan Dix, and Paul Jüngling dealing with Columbia College matters. The manuscripts include an incomplete holograph of his book, the STORY OF NORWAY (published, 1886); a holograph of an essay entitled MR. HOWELLS AT CLOSE RANGE; lecture notes on English, French, and Norwegian authors, English, French, Norwegian, and Russian painters, immigration, and Norse ancestors; and two speeches to the Norwegian-American Seamen's Association and an address on education. There are a few documents; two biographical sketches, one of H.H. Boyesen, the other of his family; clippings of a biographical nature; clippings of book reviews; and photographs and memorabilia. There is also one holograph on the topic of United States - Cuban relations.
Using the CollectionRare Book and Manuscript Library Restrictions on AccessYou 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. 
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 ReproductionSingle 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 CitationIdentification of specific item; Date (if known); Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library. AccrualsMaterials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information. Alternate Form AvailableLetters available on: microfilm with the exception of those written to Mr. Bowen, Harrison Grey Fiske, Alice Getty, Samuel Laros; Mr. Scott, Mr. Todd. Ownership and Custodial HistoryGift of Alfred Kazin, 1951. Immediate Source of AcquisitionSource of acquisition--Kazin, Alfred. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1951. Accession number--M-51. About the Finding Aid / Processing InformationColumbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library Processing InformationCataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/07/89. Revision Description2012-03-06 Xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus. 2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration. Subject HeadingsThe subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives. All links open new windows. Genre/Form
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History / Biographical NoteBiographical / HistoricalGebhard professor of German at Columbia University, 1881-1895. |