Charles P. G. Scott Dictionary of Etymological Terms, 1880-1937

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1141
Bib ID:
4079316 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Scott, C. P. G (Charles Payson Gurley), 1853-1936
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
43 linear feet (88 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Etymological card files of Scott, containing approximately 120,000 manuscript slips which were possibly meant to be used for a projected dictionary of American English etymology.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 18 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

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); C. P. G. Scott Dictionary of etymological terms; 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--Son of Charles Scott. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1937. Accession number--M-37.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed by BRC 12/9/71; BRC/DB 12/1/82. Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Revision Description

2010-03-10 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite.

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

Biographical / Historical

Charles Payson Gurley Scott, 1853-1936 was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Columbia University between the years 1879-1888. His collection of etymological terms was meant to be used in a dictionary of American English etymology that was never actually compiled.

Subject Headings

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Columbia University -- Faculty CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
College teachers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Encyclopedias and dictionaries CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English language -- United States -- Dictionaries CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English language -- United States -- Etymology CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID