Collection ID: 4079681 MS#0297

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Coykendall, Frederick, 1872-1954, Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956, and Coppard, A. E (Alfred Edgar), 1878-1957
Abstract:
Frederick Coykendall's collection of letters from well-known literary figures, chiefly English, of the late Victorian and modern periods.
Extent:
1.67 linear feet and 4 document boxes; 1 oversize box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Frederick Coykendal letters collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Background

Scope and Content:

A collection of letters from well-known literary figures, chiefly English, of the late Victorian and modern periods. The correspondence relates almost entirely to the literary activities of the individual writers and to that of a few, now extinct, literary periodicals. With few exceptions the material is in holograph form, and many of the more recent letters were written to the donor. A great number of these items were received laid in first and rare editions presented by Mr. Coykendall

Acquisition information:
Source of acquisition--Coykendall, Frederick. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1940. Accession number--M-1940.
Custodial history:

Gift of Frederick Coykendall, 1940.

Processing information:

Entered in AMC 09/17/90.

Arrangement:

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

Accruals:

No additions are expected.

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); Frederick Coykendal letters collection; 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
CONTACT:
(212) 854-5590
rbml@library.columbia.edu