James Wardrop papers, 1933-1952

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1305
Bib ID:
4079833 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Wardrop, James, 1905-1957
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box (48 items))
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.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

A series of 12 letters from Graily Hewitt, 20 letters from Stanley Morison, and 3 letters from John Carter to Sir James Wardrop; also 10 letters from Sir James Wardrop to Graily Hewitt. This correspondence deals with calligraphic and manuscript matters. The single manuscript is Wardrop's draft obituary of Hewitt.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

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 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); James Wardrop 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

Method of acquisition--Purchase; Accession number--M-93.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged 06/29/94.

Subject Headings

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Name
Carter, John, 1905-1975 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Hewitt, Graily, 1864- CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Morison, Stanley, 1889-1967 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Calligraphy CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Graphic arts CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Printing CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID