Louis Alexander Freedman papers, 1930-1956

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence and literary manuscripts of Louis Alexander Freedman (1873-1957).

Description

Summary

Correspondence and literary manuscripts of Freedman. The correspondence includes letters from Josephine Daskam Bacon, Arthur Farwell, Louis Anspacher, Louis Cazamian, George Santayana, James B. Conant, and Bernard Berenson. Some of these letters are on personal matters, but many relate to the publication of two of his books, ROSES GREEN, ROSES BLACK (1935) and SIMPLE INSANITIES (1936). There is also some correspondence with outstanding religious leaders in New York on the subject of anti-Semitism. The manuscripts include both prose and poetry and are largely unpublished.

Arrangement

Cataloged and arranged.

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.

The following boxes are located off-site: 5-9. 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

ingle 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); Louis Alexander Freedman 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Frumson, Ruth G. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--03/--/58. Accession number--M-58-03.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Revision Description

2009-07-02 xml document created by Judith Zupnick.

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

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