Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hibbitt, George W. (George Whiting), 1895-1965
- Extent:
- 3 boxes and 3 boxes card file
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); George Whiting Hibbitt papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Background
- Scope and Content:
Notes and research compiled by Hibbitt for a proposed book on Mary Delany and her contemporaries, the Duchess of Portland and Fanny Burney (Madame d'Arblay). Also, letters from approximately forty authors and public figures, mainly to George W. Hibbitt.
- Biographical / Historical:
George Whiting Hibbitt taught at Columbia from 1926 to 1965, is the author of How to Speak Effectively and Fundamentals of Speech.
- Acquisition information:
- Source of acquisition--Hibbitt, Mrs. George W. Method of acquisition--Gift; Accession number--M-69.
- Processing information:
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89.
- Arrangement:
Cataloged.
- 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:
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The following boxes are located off-site: 2-3. 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 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); George Whiting Hibbitt 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