Seymour Topping papers, 1960s-2002

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

• Seymour Topping papers, 1960s-2002

Description

Summary

The collection includes book reviews, speeches, lectures, memos, meeting notes, schedules, correspondence, research files, clippings, and schedules related to his work on Chinese politics and US-China relations as a foreign correspondent an editor at the New York Times.

• Seymour Topping papers, 1960s-2002

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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

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); Seymour Topping Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accrual

No additions are expected

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

2011-2012-M100: Source of acquisition--Seymour Topping. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--March 27, 2012.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Revision Description

June 2020 Inventory list replaced with full finding aid, YH

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Seymour Topping (1921-2020) is an American writer, best known as a foreign correspondent and editor for the New York Times.