Chilmark Press records, 1960-1976

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts, documents, photographs, printed art works, and printed material, 1960-1976, of Chilmark Press.

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0219
Bib ID:
4078601 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Chilmark Press
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
7 linear feet (16 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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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.

Description

Summary

Correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts, documents, photographs, printed art works, and printed material of Chilmark Press. The files are mainly those kept by Louis G. Cowan. Correspondents include Roy Jenkins, David Jones (John) Frank Kermode, J.B. Priestley, John Sparrow, and Stephen Spender. Among the files are copies of paintings, engravings, graphic designs, and other works of art by David Jones, Will Carter, Henry Moore, Anthony Gross, Paul Standard, and others.

Arrangement

Selected Materials cataloged; remainder arranged. This collection is arranged in three 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.

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); Chilmark Press records; 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 Holly Cowan Shulman, 1981.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Shulman, Holly Cowan. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1981. Accession number--M-81.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/17/89.

Revision Description

2012-03-27 xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.

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

Biographical / Historical

A small publishing house which specialized in contemporary English literature and in printing fine editions of classics. The president and editor of Chilmark Press was Louis G. Cowan (1909-1976).

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
Art reproductions CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Engravings (prints) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographic prints CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Carter, Will, 1912-2001 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Cowan, Louis G., 1909-1976 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Gross, Anthony, 1905-1984 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Jenkins, Roy CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Jones, David CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Kermode, Frank, 1919-2010 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Moore, Henry, 1898-1986 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Priestley, J. B (John Boynton), 1894-1984 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Sparrow, John CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Spender, Stephen, 1909-1995 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Standard, Paul, 1896-1992 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Art CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English literature -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literature publishing -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Publishers and publishing -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID