Collection ID: 6259557 UA#0102
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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Columbia University. Archives
Extent:
85.02 linear feet and 56 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Academic costumes and textiles collection; Box Number; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection consists primarily of academic robes and hoods of various Columbia professors and administrators, especially those given to these individuals for honorary degrees at other universities. The collection also contains some other textile materials, including the Women's Banner or Butler Library Banner (in two parts), Columbia College banners and flags, and some crew sweaters. Additional textiles can be found in the University Artifacts Collection (UA#0016).

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in three series: Series I: Academic Costumes; Series II: Textiles; Series III: Class Flags.

Accruals:

Materials have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact uarchives@columbia.edu for more information.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

Due to the nature of the items in this collection, access must be arranged with the University Archivist (uarchives@columbia.edu).

This collection is 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.

PREFERRED CITATION:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Academic costumes and textiles collection; Box Number; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

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