Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Coover, Christopher
- Abstract:
- A unique collection of literary and historical items collected by Christopher Coover.
- Extent:
- 6 linear feet and 9 document boxes and 2 mapcases 150201; 15K05
- Language:
- English , Latin , French .
- Preferred citation:
Identification of specific item; Cristopher Coover collection of literary & historical letters, manuscripts, and documents; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Background
- Scope and Content:
A varied collection of historical and litersry letters, manuscripts, historical documents, photogrgraphs, prints, broadsides, and books.
- Biographical / Historical:
Christopher R. Coover is an author, collector, and Vice-President/Senior Manuscript Specialist at Christie's auction house in New York City.
- Acquisition information:
- Various: Source of acquisition--Chris Coover. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--Various.
- Processing information:
Papers processed ptl 10/20/2014.
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged in 4 series.
- Accruals:
3 Annual Gift expected
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- English literature
Publishers and publishing
Authors, American
Authors, English
Critics
Dramatists
Poets
Admirals
Authors, Scottish
Clergy
Collectors
Explorers
Generals
Historians
Inventors
Philologists
Revolutionaries
Soldiers
Articles
Letters of recommendation
Reviews (documents) - Names:
- Boteler, Alexander Robinson, 1815-1892
Bouvé, Thomas T. (Thomas Tracy), 1815-1896
Butterfield, Daniel, 1831-1901
Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881
Cooke, John Esten, 1830-1886
Davidson, Charles A. (Charles Andrew), 1839-1879
Franklin, John, 1786-1847
Heinsius, Nicolaas, 1620-1681
Hemingway, Ernest, 1899-1961
Jeffrey, Francis Jeffrey, Lord, 1773-1850
Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932
Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849
London, Jack, 1876-1916
McCormick, Cyrus Hall, 1809-1884
Moir, John Macrae, 1827-1881
Nicholson, John P. (John Page), 1842-
Niles, Henry S
Orton, William, 1826-1878
Parker, Joel, 1799-1873
Parry, William Edward, Sir, 1790-1855
Percy, Thomas, 1729-1811
Porter, David D. (David Dixon), 1813-1891
Richardson, John, Sir, 1787-1865
Ricord, Jean-François, 1759-1818
Robespierre, Maximilien, 1758-1794
Rosecrans, William S. (William Starke), 1819-1898
Ryckius, Theodorus, 1640-1690
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866
Tonson, Jacob, 1714-1767
Trebitsch, Siegfried, 1869-1956
Walton, John, 1694-1764 - Places:
- American literature
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection has no restrictions.
This collection is located on site.
- 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; Cristopher Coover collection of literary & historical letters, manuscripts, and documents; 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