Thomas James Wise papers, 1893-1933

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Cataloged.

• Series I: Correspondence
• Series II: A Bibliography of the Writings in Verse and Prose of George Gordon Noel, Baron Byron

Description

Summary

Correspondence from and to Wise. Many of the letters are from Sir John Murray and his son, John Grey Murray. Proofs and other material relating to Wise's A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS IN VERSE AND PROSE OF GEORGE GORDON NOEL, BARON BYRON are included.

• Series I: Correspondence

• Series II: A Bibliography of the Writings in Verse and Prose of George Gordon Noel, Baron Byron

  Includes proofs and related materials.

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.

This collection is located on-site.

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); Thomas James Wise papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials - At Columbia

The Rare Book & Manuscript Library holds approximately 50 volumes that are Wise forgeries in its book collection. To find and request these volumes, search for "Wise Forgeries" in CLIO, the Library's catalog, here.

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

Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Revision Description

2021-02-26 EAD document created by CCR.

2021-03-01 Updated note on Wise forgeries in the RBML book collections.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Book collector, bibliographer, noted forger.