Iola S. Haverstick collection of Edith Wharton materials, 1889-1991

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Series I: Cataloged Materials, 1889-1971
• Series II: Wharton Research Material, undated, 1905-1987
• Series III: Books

Description

Summary

Letters, copies of photographs, printed materials and exhibit labels relating to Edith Wharton, 1862-1937, American novelist and short story writer, best known for such works as "Ethan Frome" (1911) and "The Age of Innocence" (1920). A collection of printed works by and about Wharton given by Mrs. Haverstick is cataloged in Rare Books.

2002 Bequest: Letters by G.W. Cable, Henry James (1879-1947), Jean Stafford, and Eudora Welty, as well as files relating to Ellen Glasgow, Henry James, Edith Wharton, and misc.

• Series I: Cataloged Materials, 1889-1971

• Series II: Wharton Research Material, undated, 1905-1987

  Includes Haverstick's research materials, reproductions of photographs and manuscripts, and Haverstick's correspondence with booksellers.

• Series III: Books

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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); Iola S. Haverstick collection of Edith Wharton materials; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Iola S. Haverstick, 1988.

Bequest of Iola S. Haverstick, 2002.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed 05/17/1990.

Papers processed HR 07/19/2002.

Formerly known as the Iola S. Haverstick papers.

Revision Description

2019-12-12 PDF replaced with encoded finding aid. kws

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