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Agatha Young manuscripts, 1960-1965

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#1401
Bib ID 4079512 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Young, Agatha, 1898-1974
Title Agatha Young manuscripts, 1960-1965
Physical Description 3.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language(s) English .
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Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 1 series.

Description

Scope and Content

Manuscripts of three books by Agatha Young. The Town And Dr. Moore, 1965, includes the original manuscript in Mrs. Young's hand, the typescript copy which was used by the printer, a carbon copy of the final typescript bearing the editorial comments of Henry W. Simon of Simon and Schuster, and a large number of preliminary drafts and other material which Mrs. Young did not use in the final book. There are also two different editions of the published book. The Women And The Crisis: Women Of The North In The Civil War, 1960 include the final typescript which was used by the printer, and the complete set of marked galley proofs. I Sward By Apollo, undated, includes a photocopy of corrected typescript, and an original illustration. There are also a few miscellaneous letters which concern her writing.

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 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 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); Agatha Young manuscripts; 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.

Reproduction Note

Typescript of I SWEAR BY APOLLO is a: Type of reproduction--photocopy

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Young, Agatha. Method of acquisition--Gift; 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

2010-04-05 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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Illustrations Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

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Publishers and publishing -- New York (State) -- New York Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Simon and Schuster, Inc Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Simon, Henry W (Henry William), 1901-1970 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Women authors, American Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

American author.

Professor, labor consultant and author Agatha Young was born Agnes Brooks Young in Ohio in 1898. Married to Wall Street banker George Benham Young. In 1941 she served as a consultant to the War Manpower Commission but the majority of her life was spent educating at the school now known as Case Western Reserve University and writing novels typically on medical subjects. These include The Hospital The Town and Dr. Moore Light in the Sky and I Swear by Apollo. Agatha Young died in New York on February 6, 1974.