Collection ID: 4078717 MS#0371
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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Dunlop, George, 1842-1909
Extent:
4 boxes and 4 boxes (275 Items)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); George Dunlop papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection of letters, manuscripts, autographs, and illustrations of English and American authors and statesmen was assembled by George Dunlop. Many of the letters relate to Robert Burns and to the Burns country of Ayrshire. Among the early items are letters from Robert Burns, Samuel Johnson, Hester Thrale Piozzi, Edgar Allan Poe, and Abraham Lincoln.

Biographical / Historical:

George Dunlop (1842-1909). Editor of the Scottish Newspaper, THE KILMARNOCK STANDARD. Dunlop was an authority on Robert Burns, was active in civic and literary affairs, and also edited the LIFE OF HEW AINSLIE.

Acquisition information:
Source of acquisition--Scott, Nora E. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1972. Accession number--M-72.
Processing information:

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Arrangement:

In part catalogued 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

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

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:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); George Dunlop papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027, United States
Link to repository site
CONTACT:
(212) 854-5590
rbml@library.columbia.edu