Herman Cohen papers, 1946-1979

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:

MS#0239

Bib ID:

4078343 View CLIO record

Creator(s):

Cohen, Herman, 1905-1997

Repository:

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Physical Description:

0.5 linear feet (1 box)

Language(s):

English .

Access:

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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Scope and Content

Business correspondence, ducuments, and other materials from the calligrapher Margaret Adams, the printers R. Hunter Middleton, Henry Morris, and Herbert W. Simpson, and one letter from George Orwell.

Arrangement

Material is fully catalogued and arranged into one series.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

This collection is located on-site.

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); Herman Cohen 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.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Herman Cohen, 1985.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Papers: Source of acquisition--Cohen, Herman. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--12/19/85.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Processed JCA 02/--/86.

Revision Description

2012-11-13 xml document instance created by Adrien Hilton

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

Biographical sketch

Herman Cohen was the proprietor of the Chiswick Bookshop in New York City.

Subject Headings

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Name
Adams, Margaret
Morris, Henry, 1925-
Simpson, Herbert W., 1904-
Subject
Booksellers and bookselling

Series I: Herman Cohen Papers, 1946-1979

Adams, Margaret

Correspondence

Box 1

1965 November 20, 1965

Box 1

1966 March 1, 1966

Box 1

1966 May 10, 1966

Box 1

1966 July 20, 1966

Box 1

1966 September 29, 1966

Box 1

1966 November 9, 1966

Box 1

1969 June 9, 1969

Box 1

1969 June 20, 1969

Box 1

1969 August 4, 1969

Box 1

1969 August 21, 1969

Box 1

1970 April 27, 1970

Box 1

1970 May 30, 1970

Box 1

1970 September 17, 1970

Box 1

1970 September 30, 1970

Box 1

1970 October 14, 1970

Box 1

1977 June 21, 1977

Box 1

Invoice, 1970 September 15, 1970

Box 1

Packing List for Shipment to Herman Cohen, undated

Box 1

Middleton, Robert Hunter--Correspondence, 1979 December 13, 1979

Morris, Henry

Box 1

1965 April 21 (with carbon reply), 1965

Box 1

1967 August 23 (with 2 related carbons), 1967

Box 1

1967 October 10 (with galley proof of prospectus forOmnibus ), 1967

Box 1

Orwell, George--Correspondence, 1946 September 21 (with envelope and related items), 1946

Simpson, Herbert W.

Box 1

1946-1947 (with related items), 1946-1947

Box 1

1968 June 5, July 26 (with carbon reply and related items), 1968

Box 1

Adams, Margaret--Miscellaneous Materials, undated

Box 1

Clippings, Photostats, and Envelopes, 1957 undated