John A. Garraty papers, 1912-1990
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0472
- Bib ID:
- 4079746 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Garraty, John A (John Arthur), 1920-2007
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 33 linear feet (70 boxes)
- Language(s):
- English .
- 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.
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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.
Description
Summary
Correspondence, manuscripts, galley proofs, research notes, articles, interviews, course notes, photographs, printed materials, and microfilms. The correspondence begins in 1962 and ends in 1990; it details his professional work and interests. The manuscripts are extensive and are accompanied by his research notes. Prominant among the manuscripts are: "The American Nation;" "Interviews with American Historians;" "Guide to Study Abroad;" "Harper Encyclopedia of Notable Americans." In addition there are numerous subject files covering a wide range of topics and people
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); John A. Garraty 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--Garraty, John. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--01/09/1991. Accession number--M-91-9-1.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Entered in AMC 08/16/1991.
Biographical / Historical
Educator, editor, and historian. M.A. (Columbia, 1942); Ph.D. (Columbia, 1948); LHD (Michigan State University, 1969). Professor of History at Columbia since 1959.
Subject Headings
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