Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Berryman, John, 1914-1972 and Meredith, William, 1919-2007
- Extent:
- 8.5 linear feet and 2 boxes, 28 volumes
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Berryman papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Background
- Scope and Content:
Correspondence, manuscripts, and proofs of writings by and about John Berryman collected by his friend and critic, William Meredith. The collection also contains 28 volumes from Berryman's library containing his notes, inscriptions, etc. (loose notes are filed with the manuscripts) and 43 books, mostly inscribed to Berryman's mother. Correspondence of the following people are cataloged: Van Meter Ames, Saul Bellow, John Berryman, Robert Giroux, William Meredith, and William Phillips.
- Biographical / Historical:
American poet.
- Acquisition information:
Papers: Source of acquisition--2329184. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1972.
Books: Source of acquisition--09354F; 610537. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--12/--/75.
- Processing information:
Papers processed HR 07/--/72.
Books Processed HR 03/--/77.
Collection name changed from "John Berryman Papers" to more descriptive and DACS compliant name. KWS 2018-10-02
- Arrangement:
Selected items cataloged; remainder arranged.
- Accruals:
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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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:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Berryman papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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6th Floor East Butler Library535 West 114th St.New York, NY 10027, United States
- CONTACT:
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(212) 854-5590rbml@library.columbia.edu