John Austin Stevens Letters and Documents, 1860s-1890s

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1563
Bib ID:
11529798 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Stevens, John Austin, 1827-1910
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.42 linear feet (1 document box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Collection of 290 letters and documents (150 autograph letters signed, 140 documents and receipts), dated 1860s-1890s, written to and about New York financier and author John Austin Stevens and his son.

Arrangement

Arranged in four series. Correspondence is arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Other series are arranged by format.

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

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); John Austin Stevens Letters and Documents; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials

Stevens Family Papers

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

2010.2011.M087: Source of acquisition--Charles Apfelbaum. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--3/1/2005.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers processed, PTL 8/7/2015.

Revision Description

2015-08-07 File created.

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

Biographical / Historical

Stevens was a prominent buisnessman who had a gerat love of the history of the American Recolution. In 1862 he was appointed secretary of the New York Chamber of Commerce, and in 1876 librarian of the New York Historical Society. He is best remembered as founder of the Society of the Sons of the Revolution (1876) and the Loyal League. In 1877 he established the "Magazine of American History" and served as its editor.

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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Genre/Form
Correspondence CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
New-York Historical Society CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Sons of the Revolution CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Stevens, John Austin, 1827-1910 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
United States -- History -- 19th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Historians CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID