Collection ID: 9361985 MS#1612

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Topping, Seymour, 1921-
Extent:
25 linear feet and 20 record cartons and 1 small carton
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Seymour Topping Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection includes book reviews, speeches, lectures, memos, meeting notes, schedules, correspondence, research files, clippings, and schedules related to his work on Chinese politics and US-China relations as a foreign correspondent an editor at the New York Times.

Biographical / Historical:

Seymour Topping (1921-2020) is an American writer, best known as a foreign correspondent and editor for the New York Times.

Acquisition information:
2011-2012-M100: Source of acquisition--Seymour Topping. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--March 27, 2012.
Accruals:

No additions are expected

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); Seymour Topping 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
CONTACT:
(212) 854-5590
rbml@library.columbia.edu