F. C. Schang visiting cards collection, 1800-1982

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Cataloged, listed, and arranged. Schang arranged the collection in ten volumes; volumes 11 and 12 contain later additions to the collection. The volumes include photocopies of items that were cataloged and rehoused in Boxes 1-7. There is no list of items that were cataloged available in the finding aid at this time.

• Series I: Cataloged Items
• Series II: Uncataloged Series
• Subseries II.1: Composers
• Subseries II.2: Performers--Vocalists
• Subseries II.3: Performers--Instrumentalists
• Subseries II.4: Performers--Conductors, Actors, Dancers
• Subseries II.5: Authors--English Language
• Subseries II.6: Authors--Foreign Languages
• Subseries II.8: Prominent Americans
• Subseries II.9: All Others
• Series III: Additions to the Collection
• Subseries III.1: 1980 Gift
• Subseries III.2: 1983 Gift
• Subseries III.3: 1986 Gift
• Subseries III.4: 1987 Gift
• Subseries III.5: 1988 Gift

Description

Summary

Collection of visiting cards of musical artists (composers, vocalists, conductors, etc.) and authors, presidents, and other celebrities of the 19th and 20th centuries, most bearing handwritten messages. There are also photographs and other memorabilia.

• Series I: Cataloged Items

• Series II: Uncataloged Series

• Series III: Additions to the Collection

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); F. C. Schang visiting cards collection; 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.

Alternate Form Available

Lafcadio Hearn letter is on also available on microfilm. See MN# 91-2073. The microfilm also includes Hearn items from other collections.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Frederick C. Schang, 1977-1988.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Visiting cards: Source of acquisition--Schang, Frederick C. Method of acquisition--Gift.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Visiting cards Entered in AMC 11/29/90.

Revision Description

2021-03-17 EAD document created by CCR.

2022-05-31 Names added for series I. kws

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Frederick C. Schang, 1893-1990 (Columbia University School of Journalism, 1915), was a founder and former president of Columbia Artists Management Inc.