Paul Gallico papers, 1922-1969

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0468
Bib ID:
4079714 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Gallico, Paul, 1897-1976
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
39 linear feet (92 boxes 1 oversize folder)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

These papers document the range of his literary career, beginning with his sports columns written for the DAILY NEWS in 1922 and continuing through THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE published in 1969. Included are drafts, typescripts, and proofs for all of his major writings, among them THE SNOW GOOSE, THOMASINA, MRS. 'ARRIS GOES TO PARIS, THE HURRICANE STORY, SCRUFFY, and THE SILENT MIAOW, as well as those for his hundreds of articles, essays, and stories, which have appeared in THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, COSMOPOLITAN, ESQUIRE, and other national magazines. In addition, his files contain his research notes, background material, photographs, and correspondence for each of his works

Arrangement

Material arranged into two series.

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 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

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); Paul Gallico 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.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Paul W. Gallico, 1969.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Gallico, Paul W. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-1969.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed BRC 07/--/84.

Revision Description

2013-01-28 xml document instance created by Carrie Hintz

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

Biographical / Historical

American novelist & non-fiction writer, died in 1976.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Articles CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Essays CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Manuscripts (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Proofs (printed matter) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
American literature -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Authors, American CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Journalists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Novelists, American CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Sports journalism -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID