Collection ID: 4078725 MS#0380
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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Economou, George
Abstract:
This collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, documents, photographs, video and tape recordings, and printed materials relating to Economou's poetry manuscripts, to publications and performances to which he contributed, and to his teaching career as a professor of medieval literature.
Extent:
12.5 linear feet and 24 boxes, 1 map case drawer
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and Content:

Correspondence, manuscripts, documents, photographs, video and tape recordings, and printed materials relating to Economou's poetry manuscripts, to publications and performances to which he contributed, and to his teaching career as a professor of medieval literature. Among the cataloged correspondents are: Paul Blackburn, Robert Creeley, Ted Enslin, Clayton Eshleman, Anselm Hollo, Robert Kelly, Margaret Randall, Charles Tomlinson, and Diane Wakoski. Boxes 1 & 2: Cataloged correspondence & manuscripts; Boxes 3 - 5: Arranged correspondence & manuscripts by other authors; Boxes 6 - 10: Writings by George Economou; Box 11: Tape recordings; Box 12: Photographs; Boxes 13 & 14: Printed materials; Map case 14-13-6: Oversize materials; Addition to the Papers, 2017.

Biographical / Historical:

George Demetrios Economou (Columbia University Ph.D., 1967), American poet, critic, medievalist and college teacher (1936-2019). He was married to Rochelle Owens, poet and playwright.

Acquisition information:

Source of acquisition--Economou, George D. Date of acquisition--1974. Accession number--M-74.

Papers: Source of acquisition--6192B. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--04/23/1997. Accession number--M-97-04-23.

Custodial history:

Gift of George Economou, 1974, 1977, 1982& 1983.

Processing information:

Processed Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/1989.

Papers Processed HR 12/01/1997.

Arrangement:

Selected materials 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

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Access

RESTRICTIONS:

Boxes 3-22 are 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.

Unique time-based media items have been reformatted and are available onsite via links in the container list. Commercial materials are not routinely digitized.

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 Economou 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