American Committee for the Library of Caen records, 1945-1946
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- UA#0040
- Bib ID:
- 5952784 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Columbia University. American Committee for the Library of Caen; Smith, Horatio E (Horatio Elwin), 1886-1946
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 1 linear foot (1 record carton)
- Language(s):
- English , French .
- 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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There are no restrictions on this collection.
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.
Description
Summary
The collection consists of the Professor Horatio Smith's correspondence files as the Chair of the American Committee for the Library of Caen. In addition there are photographs of the library after the invasion, publicity brochures for the fundraising campaign (in English and in French), and lists of book titles to be sent to Caen.
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Series I. American Committee for the Library of Caen (restoration) records
This series contains the correspondence of Professor Horatio Smith, Chair of the American Committee for the Library of Caen. The correspondence is organized alphabetically. The most extensive file contains correspondence with the Chair of the Canadian Committee, Thibaudeau Rinfret, who was the Chief Justice of the Canadian Supreme Court. The series also includes administrative materials: publicity materials, photographs, accounting ledgers, book lists, etc.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into one 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.
There are no restrictions on this collection.
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.
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); American Committee for the Library of Caen records; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University in the City of New York.
Accrual
No additions are expected
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1997.003.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Joanna Rios. Finding aid written by Joanna Rios in February 2018.
Revision Description
2018-02-14 File created.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
The library of the University of Caen was destroyed in the Allied invasion of Normandy. The American Committee for the Library of Caen, along with its Canadian counterpart, collected over 150,000 books and donated funds for the restoration of the library. Columbia Professor Horatio Smith served as Chair of the American Committee. After Professor Smith died, his widow assumed the post and was awarded the French Legion of Honor.
Subject Headings
The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.
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| Université de Caen | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |