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Robert Halsband papers

Title
Robert Halsband papers, 1708-1976
Author
Halsband, Robert, 1914-1989
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Transcripts of Lady Mary's letters 1716-1719 [MN#97-2034]Mixed materialUse in library F d 8339 Transcripts of Lady Mary's letters 1716-1719 [MN#97-2034]Off-site

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Additional Authors
Andrews, Stephen
Description
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Summary
Personal and professional papers including correspondence, manuscripts, documents, diaries, journals, photographs, and printed materials relating to his teaching at various universities, his literary studies and writings, and his professional activities in such organizations as the Moder Language Association and P.E.N. His correspondents include contemporary authors such as Edmund Blunden, Christopher Hassall, Louis Kronenberger; scholars such as James P. Clifford, Leon Edel, and A.L. Rowse. There are also some letters collected by Halsband, including those by Mrs Piozzi, John Wilkes (1727-1797) and John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute (1713-1792). Among the manuscripts are notes, drafts, typescripts, and proofs of his LIFE OF LADY WORTLEY MONTAGU (Oxford, 1956) and COMPLETE LETTERS OF LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU (Oxford, 1965-1967). Also, manuscripts and typescripts of Halsband's diaries, journals, lectures, articles, book reviews, and essays. The printed materials include ephemera, books, and offprints by Halsband and books by other authors inscribed to him. There is a watercolor portrait of Halsband by Stephen Andrews, London, ca. 1966.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Articles
  • Card files
  • Diaries
  • diplomas
  • Essays
  • Fiction (general genre)
  • Illustrations
  • Journals
  • Lectures
  • Lists (document genres)
  • Notebooks
  • Paintings (visual works)
  • Passports
  • Photographs
  • Photographic prints
  • Poems
  • Proofs (printed matter)
  • Reviews (documents)
  • watercolors (painting)
  • Wills
Access (note)
  • This collection has no restrictions.
  • The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 4-97. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
Cite As (note)
  • Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Robert Halsband papers, Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Original Location (note)
  • Lady Mary's letters, 1716-1719: are available on microfilm [# 97-2034].
Terms of Use (note)
  • Reproductions 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.
  • Box 64 Microfilms: "Extracts from Harrowby Manuscript" and Box 65 Microfilms: "Harrowby": are for reference use only. No printouts are allowed. No ILL possible.
Source (note)
  • Source of acquisition--Halsband, Robert. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1966. Accession number--M-66.
  • Collier poem re. Mrs Piozzi: Source of acquisition--6365B(Halsband). Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--11/12/1998. Accession number--M-98-11-12.
  • Mrs Piozzi letter to the ladies of Llangollen: Source of acquisition--AQZ8738(Roy Davids Ltd). Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--10/13/2000. Accession number--M-00-10-13.
Biography (note)
  • Robert Halsband (1914-1989), scholar, author, authority on 18th century literary studies. Halsband was adjunct professor of English at Columbia University, 1963-1967 (Columbia University A.M., 1936). Professor Halsband died in 1989.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/1989.
  • Collier poem re. Mrs Piozzi Cataloged HR 11/20/1998.
  • Mrs Piozzi letter to the ladies of Llangollen Cataloged HR 10/17/2000.
OCLC
  • 458423819
  • ocn458423819
  • SCSB-4796663
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries