Solton and Julia Engel posters collection, 1875-1930

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0391
Bib ID:
4079694 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Engel, Solton; Engel, Julia
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
70 linear feet (7500 items)
Language(s):
English .
Other Finding Aids

Slides of circa 1000 posters are available in binders upon request. Patrons should browse these slides to find specific images/posters of interest. The posters have also been cataloged. The cards are found in drawer 41I at RBML. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/15_DRE-EP_25.pdf
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

Scope and Contents

American and English literary posters of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries (up to 1930) primarily relating to book and magazine publication. There are also examples of poster art of France, Germany and Italy.

Arrangement

Arranged.

Using the Collection

Other Finding Aids

Slides of circa 1000 posters are available in binders upon request. Patrons should browse these slides to find specific images/posters of interest. The posters have also been cataloged. The cards are found in drawer 41I at RBML. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

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); Solton and Julia Engel posters collection; 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.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Solton and Julia Engel, 1952-1961.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Engel, Solton and Julia. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1961. Accession number--M-1961.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Entered in AMC 09/24/90.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Posters CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
American literature -- Posters CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English literature -- Posters CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Posters, American CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Posters, French CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Posters, German CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Posters, Italian CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID