Van Wyck Brooks papers, 1934-1963

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0151
Bib ID:
4079652 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Brooks, Van Wyck, 1886-1963
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box (60 items))
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

Letters to Cyril Clemens containing comments on his work and writings as well as that of other American writers. There are also four letters of Gladys Brooks (Mrs Van Wyck), Brooks' passport dated 1951, and one page of a holograph manuscript essay on Theodore Dreiser.

Arrangement

Selected items cataloged; remainder arranged.

Using the Collection

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

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); Van Wyck Brooks 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--38689P. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1964. Accession number--M-1964.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed 1964.

Biographical / Historical

American literary critic.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Essays CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Passports CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Clemens, Cyril, 1902-1999 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors, American CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Critics CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID