Erik Barnouw papers, 1920-1990

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged. Box 1-1A: Cataloged correspondence; Boxes 1B-29: 1974 gift; Box 30: 1979 gift; Box 31-37: 1984 gift; Box 38: 1985 & 1992 gifts; Boxes 39-40: 1993 gift; Boxes 41-46 Addition (Unprocessed).

• Series I. Cataloged Correspondence
• Series II. 1974 Gift, 1974
• Series III. 1979 Gift, 1979
• Series III. 1984 Gift, 1984
• Series V. 1985 and 1992 Gifts
• Subseries V.1. 1985 Gift
• Subseries V.2. 1992 Gift, 1992
• Series VI. 1993 Gift, 1993

Description

Summary

Correspondence, scripts, manuscripts, and reports regarding his activities in the American radio and film industries. Included are papers regarding projects for the United State Government, the Indian film industry, various television and radio networks, and private ventures. Also included is material regarding the Center for Mass Communications of Columbia University, in which Barnouw figured prominently and files for the books he has written.

• Series I. Cataloged Correspondence

• Series II. 1974 Gift, 1974

• Series III. 1979 Gift, 1979

• Series III. 1984 Gift, 1984

• Series V. 1985 and 1992 Gifts

• Series VI. 1993 Gift, 1993

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.

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 1B, 2-46. 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); Erik Barnouw papers; 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

Peal S. Buck letter is also on: microfilm.

W.H. Auden letters are also on: microfilm.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Erik Barnouw, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1985, 1992& 1993.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Barnouw, Erik. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--04/08/74. Accession number--M-74-04-08.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Barnouw, Erik. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--11/04/92. Accession number--M-92-11-04.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Barnouw, Erik. Method of acquisition--Gift; Accession number--M-93-01-28.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed HR 04/--/85.

Papers Processed HR 01/28/93.

Papers Processed HR 01/29/93.

Revision Description

2009-07-07 File created.

2012-03-28 XML document instance created by Catherine C. Ricciardi

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Professor of Dramatic Arts at Columbia University, author, and editor.