Stuart B. Schimmel collection of letters manuscripts and documents, 1735-1986

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1130
Bib ID:
4079596 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Schimmel, Stuart B
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 linear feet (1 box (7 folders), 1 oversize folder)
Language(s):
English .
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.

Description

Summary

Two letters of Christopher Isherwood to Reginald Murton (1938); one letter of Christopher Isherwood to a Mr Bean (1965); a photograph of Lily Pons inscribed to Stuart Schimmel; one letter of John Dreyfuss to Caroline Schimmel (1996); a letter from Harold Williams (Limited Editions Club) to a Mr Macy (1932); a folder of papers relating to the Schimmel's collecting; and an oversize 1735 tax assessment for the Parish of Farnborough, signed by Peter Burrell, Thomas Farrington, and Richard Gillray.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

Rbml Advance Appointment

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

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); Stuart B. Schimmel collection of letters, manuscripts and documents; 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

Gift: Source of acquisition--Schimmel, Stuart B. Method of acquisition--Gift.

Gift of Stuart B. Schimmel, 1990.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Gift Entered in AMC 11/29/90.

Capote materials removed to the Caroline Schimmel collection of Truman Capote materials.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Manuscripts for publication CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Isherwood, Christopher, 1904-1986 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
American literature -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Authors, American -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Collectors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID