Columbia University Libraries Binding Department Records, 1899-1972, bulk 1950-1969

Columbia University Libraries Binding Department Records, 1899-1972, bulk 1950-1969

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains the papers of the Columbia University Libraries Binding Department spanning the years 1899-1902 and 1938-1972 [Bulk Dates: 1950-1969].

At a Glance

Call No.:
Ms Coll\Col.Univ.Lib.Bind,MS#0260
Bib ID:
4078637 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Columbia University. Libraries. Binding Department
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2.5 linear feet (2000 items in 5 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
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.

Description

Summary

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, contracts, financial records, statistics, and some subject folders on binding and binding equipment, 1899-1902, 1938-1972.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

Using the Collection

Access Restrictions

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

Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Columbia University Libraries Binding Department 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

Transferred from the Library Office, 1974; transferred from the Binding Department, 1982.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Library Office. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--1974. Accession number--M-74.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 05/05/89.

Revision Description

2012-05-22 XML document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.

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

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
Annual reports
Contracts
Financial records
Statistics
Subject
Academic libraries -- New York (State) -- New York
Bookbinding -- New York (State) -- New York
Bookbinding machinery

Series I: Columbia University Libraries Binding Department Records


Box 1

Contracts and Memoranda, 1899-1901


Box 2

Annual Reports, 1938-1945


General Files, 1949-1972


Box 3

A-Cl


Box 4

Co-K


Box 5

L-Z