L. A. Davidson papers, 1965-2007
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1800
- Bib ID:
- 6297239 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Davidson, L. A. (Laura Agnes), 1917-2007
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 48 linear feet (39 record cartons)
- 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.
This collection is unprocessed.
Description
Summary
From the mid-1960s through the beginning of the 20th century, Davidson collected English-language materials on Japanese haiku and books and periodicals of haiku in English. From 1968 to 1988 she maintained extensive correspondence with many poets of the haiku movement in North America. Materials include books and papers.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
Rbml Advance Appointment
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.
This collection is unprocessed.
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); L. A. Davidson Collection; 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
2007-2008-M18: Method of acquisition--Gift of Karen Ruth Davidson and Laura Davidson Tanna; Date of acquisition--2007/09/27.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Collection unprocessed.
Biographical / Historical
New York-based haiku poet and collector L. A. Davidson (1917-2007) was a charter member of the Haiku Society of America (HSA) in 1968, and served in various offices of the organization, as vice president in 1976, and as secretary in 1979 and 1981-1982.
L. A. Davidson died on July 18, 2007, two weeks before her 90th birthday.
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