Paul Gallico papers, 1922-1969
Paul Gallico papers, 1922-1969
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0468
- Bib ID:
- 4079714 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Gallico, Paul, 1897-1976
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 39 linear feet (92 boxes 1 oversize folder)
- 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
These papers document the range of his literary career, beginning with his sports columns written for the DAILY NEWS in 1922 and continuing through THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE published in 1969. Included are drafts, typescripts, and proofs for all of his major writings, among them THE SNOW GOOSE, THOMASINA, MRS. 'ARRIS GOES TO PARIS, THE HURRICANE STORY, SCRUFFY, and THE SILENT MIAOW, as well as those for his hundreds of articles, essays, and stories, which have appeared in THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, COSMOPOLITAN, ESQUIRE, and other national magazines. In addition, his files contain his research notes, background material, photographs, and correspondence for each of his works
Arrangement
Material arranged into two 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); Paul Gallico 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 Paul W. Gallico, 1969.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Gallico, Paul W. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-1969.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Processed BRC 07/--/84.
Revision Description
2013-01-28 xml document instance created by Carrie Hintz
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
American novelist & non-fiction writer, died in 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.
All links open new windows.
Series I: Subject Files
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Box 4
Box 4
Box 5
Box 6
Box 7
Box 8
Box 9
Box 10
Box 11
Box 12
Box 13
Box 14
Box 15
Box 16
Box 17
Box 18
Box 19
Box 20
Box 20A
Box 21
Box 22
Box 23
Box 24
Box 25
Box 26
Box 27
Box 28
Box 29
(See also oversize)
Box 29
Box 30
Box 31
Box 32
Box 33
Box 33
Box 34
Box 34
Box 34
Box 35
Box 36
Box 37
Box 38
Box 39
Box 40
Box 41
Box 42
Box 43
Box 44
Box 45
Box 45
Box 46
Box 46
Box 47
Box 48
Box 49
Box 49
Box 50
Box 50
Box 51
Box 52
Box 53
Box 54
Box 55
Box 56
Box 57
Box 58
Box 59
Box 60
Box 61
Box 62
Box 63
Box 64
Box 65
Box 66
Box 67
Box 68
Box 69
Box 70
Box 71
Box 72
Box 73
Box 74
Box 75
Box 76
Box 77
Box 78
Box 79
Box 80
Box 81
Box 82
Box 83
Box 84
Box 85
Box 86
Box 86
Box 87
Box 88
Series II: Correspondence and Personal Items
Box 89
Box 90
Series III: Additions to the Collection
Box 91 Folder 1
(Saying that he is already well supplied with agents, "Harold Ober here, and Swanson in the Coast.")
Box 91 Folder 1
(One envelope, re spring flowers, remodeling their farm, his story ("American Victory") in the Post, and Christmas wishes)
Box 91 Folder 1
(Re "having me on your program" and rewriting a book)
Box 91 Folder 1
(Inviting her for a visit with instructions on how to get to Zurich. Asks her to bring a carton of Parliament cigarettes for Pauline Gariboldi, his wife. Also mentions Carl Brandt (New York publisher and literary agent): "How I wish Carl could pry himself loose and come too.")
Box 91 Folder 1
(Sending him a memento about cats ("You see, my hobby is cats...", refers to The Abandoned)
Box 91 Folder 1
(Providing his autograph: "In reply to your question as to the greatest satisfaction during my career, I can only say I am never satisfied, that is why one goes on writing.")
Box 91 Folder 1
(Providing a detailed interesting account of meeting Gallico in London in the company of the English writers, C.P.)
(Removed from inside front cover of "The Lonely". London: Michael Joseph, 1947)
Box 91 Folder 2
(Credit: International News Photo Slug (Ballico)
Box 91 Folder 3
(Contains a large, 2 page, advertisement for Ballantine Ail featuring Paul Gallico)