Seymour M. Syna papers, 1955-1994

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1224
Bib ID:
5002871 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Syna, Seymour M
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
17 linear feet (11 boxes, 6 flat boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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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.

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Description

Scope and Contents

Materials incldue correspondence, manuscripts, and printed material. Mostly ephemera: off and off-off Broadway theater publicity. In addition there are clippings from his reviews and a small collection of correspondence.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 5 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); Seymour M. Syna 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

Bequest of Seymour Syna.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Processed by Michael Stone.

Revision Description

2010-03-29 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite.

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

Biographical / Historical

Born 1929 in Ellenville NY, he graduated from Bronx High School of Science in 1946. Later he received his BA from University of Arkansas, finally attending Columbia University School of the Arts finishing with his EdD at Columbia University Teacher's College. His adulthood was spent teaching theater in the NYC public school system, including City College, and working as a theater critic for The New York Tribune.

Subject Headings

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Subject
Drama -- History and criticism CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID