Rochelle Owens papers, 1900-2017

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Series I: Cataloged correspondence
• Series II: Arranged correspondence
• Series III: Writings and Drawings by Rochelle Owens
• Series IV: General File
• Series V: Oversize materials
• Series VI: Printed materials
• Additions to the Papers

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, notes, documents, photographs, audio tapes, and printed materials of Rochelle Owens. Included are: correspondence with other writers, publishers, and friends; scripts and production files of her plays; and, manuscripts and drafts of her books and other poems, along with other related materials. Boxes 1-3: Cataloged correspondence; Boxes 4-12: Owens' writings by title (Manuscripts, notes, photographs& printed materials); Box 13-14: General file (Audio tape cassettes, Biographical materials, Misc., Photographs& Misc. printed materials); Oversize folder: Record album & Photographs.

• Series I: Cataloged correspondence

• Series II: Arranged correspondence

• Series III: Writings and Drawings by Rochelle Owens

  (Manuscripts, documents, photographs, & printed materials)

• Series IV: General File

• Series V: Oversize materials

• Series VI: Printed materials

• Additions to the Papers

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

Boxes 2-19 are 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); Rochelle Owens papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials

George Economou Papers. Columbia University Libraries.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Processed HR 08/05/1997.

Revision Description

2010-03-24 xml file created.

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

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Playwright, poet, and translator. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1936 and is married to the poet, George Economou.