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Kenneth A. Lohf papers, 1793-1992

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#0797
Bib ID 4079707 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Lohf, Kenneth A.
Title Kenneth A. Lohf papers, 1793-1992
Physical Description 18 linear feet (18 record cartons)
Language(s) English .
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Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged by material type into 4 series.

Description

Summary

Correspondence and some printed ephemera and reviews pertaining to Kenneth Lohf's work on the INDEX TO LITTLE MAGAZINES, INDEX TO THE LITTLE REVIEW, and bibliographies of Yvor Winters, Sherwood Anderson, Frank Norris, Joseph Conrad, and Marianne Moore, which he compiled with Eugene P. Sheey. Included are 35 letters from Robert Greenwood, publisher and poet. There are also books inscribed to Lohf and books and articles by him. In addition, there are more than 300 autograph letters and manuscripts chiefly of ninteenth century English writers, artists, academics, statesmen and other historical figures collected by Lohf

1992 ADDITION: Professional papers for 1969-1991 include manuscripts for articles and lectures, exhibit catalogs, his publications on Hart Crane with related notes and correspondence; course outlines, lecture notes, student papers and student records for his Seminar in Rare Books which he taught at the Columbia University School of Library Service; files relating to his outside consultations; and his appointment calendars.

Using the Collection

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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 off-site. 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); Kenneth A. Lohf 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--Lohf, Kenneth A. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1968. Accession number--M-1968.

37 letters: Source of acquisition--Lohf, Kenneth A. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1991. Accession number--M-1991.

56 letters: Source of acquisition--Lohf, Kenneth A. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1992. Accession number--M-1992.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Lohf, Kenneth A. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--11/05/1992. Accession number--M-92-11-05.

Gift of Kenneth A. Lohf, 1968-1998.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Entered in AMC 10/05/1990.

37 letters Entered in AMC HR 03/06/1992.

56 letters Cataloged HR 07/10/1992.

Papers Processed BRC 11/09/1992.

Revision Description

March 2020 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH

Subject Headings

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"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Appointment books Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Articles Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Autographs (manuscripts) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Bibliographies Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Bookplates Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Lectures Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Manuscripts (documents) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Notes (documents) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Photographs Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Reviews (documents) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

Subject

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Anderson, Sherwood, 1876-1941 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Artists Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Authors Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Authors, English -- 19th century Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Binyon, Laurence, 1869-1943 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Columbia University. Libraries Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Columbia University. School of Library Service Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Consultants Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Crane, Hart, 1899-1932 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Greenwood, Robert, 1926- Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Librarians Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Literature Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Little magazines -- Bibliography Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Moore, Marianne, 1887-1972 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Sheehy, Eugene P (Eugene Paul), 1922-2013 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Statesmen Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts at Columbia University, 1968-1992.