Frederick Coykendall letters collection, 1778-1941

Summary Information

Abstract

Frederick Coykendall's collection of letters from well-known literary figures, chiefly English, of the late Victorian and modern periods.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Series I: Frederick Coykendall letters collection, 1778-1941

Description

Summary

A collection of letters from well-known literary figures, chiefly English, of the late Victorian and modern periods. The correspondence relates almost entirely to the literary activities of the individual writers and to that of a few, now extinct, literary periodicals. With few exceptions the material is in holograph form, and many of the more recent letters were written to the donor. A great number of these items were received laid in first and rare editions presented by Mr. Coykendall

• Series I: Frederick Coykendall letters collection, 1778-1941

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Other Finding Aids

Legacy Finding aid

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); Frederick Coykendal letters collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

No additions are expected.

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Alternate Form Available

John Ruskin letter is on: microfilm.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Frederick Coykendall, 1940.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Coykendall, Frederick. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1940. Accession number--M-1940.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Entered in AMC 09/17/90.

Revision Description

2020-03-27 PDF replaced with full finding aid (JR)

Subject Headings

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