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Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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The Rare Book & Manuscript Library is Columbia University’s principal repository for special collections. We collect, preserve, describe, promote, and provide access to the material evidence of diverse individuals and activities in alignment with the University’s research and teaching mission. We build and steward deep collections in select subject areas and connect them to a global audience through reference, teaching, exhibitions, publications, and public programs.
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Diana Trilling papers, 1921-1996

29.75 linear feet
The Diana Trilling Papers document the life of literary and cultural critic, Diana Trilling. This collection contains her writings, extensive correspondence with other New York intellectuals, and subject files for her research as well as for the Lionel Trilling Estate.
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Quentin Anderson papers, 1935-2003, bulk 1960-2000

19 linear feet
The papers document the life and work of author, Columbia University professor, and literary critic, Quentin Anderson. This collection contains his personal and professional correspondence, his writings and research notes, documentation of his professional involvements, and some personal materials.
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Subseries III.2: Professional Involvement, 1965-2002

the Lionel Trilling Seminars at Columbia and his continued participation in the event.

Subseries 2 contains documents related to Anderson's involvement in professional activities, both within and outside of Columbia University. This includes information on conferences Anderson attended, grants he applied for, and his activity as a member of various national literary and humanities organizations. Items which record his distinction as a fellow of New York Institute for the Humanities are held in this series. Also of special interest are materials which document Anderson's role in establishing the Lionel Trilling Seminars at Columbia and his continued participation in the event.

  1. Series III: Professional Career, 1935-2002
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Edward Said Papers, 1940s-2006

277 linear feet
Edward W. Said was an academic, literary critic, musician, and political activist for the Palestinian cause in the United States. The collection includes appointment books, audiovisual materials, clippings, correspondence, course materials, drafts, journals, notes, research materials, reviews, printed materials and publications.
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Lionel Trilling Seminars records, 1932-2001, bulk Bulk Dates: 1976-1998

6.67 linear feet
Manuscripts, recordings and administrative files related to the Lionel Trilling Seminars which were established as a memorial to Professor Lionel Trilling in 1976.
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Robert K. Merton papers, 1928-2003, bulk 1943-2001

220 linear feet
The Robert K. Merton papers document the noted sociologist's career as a student, professor, writer, and researcher. Merton's numerous and varied academic and professional affiliations, activities, and accomplishments are reflected in correspondence, memoranda, drafts, clippings, and notes.
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Jacques Barzun papers, 1900-1999

225 linear feet
The correspondence, research, and teaching files of French-American cultural historian and Columbia University professor emeritus Jacques Barzun (1907-2012).
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