Chilmark Press records, 1960-1976

Summary

Creator:
Chilmark Press
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts, documents, photographs, printed art works, and printed material, 1960-1976, of Chilmark Press.
Extent:
7 linear feet 16 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Chilmark Press records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts, documents, photographs, printed art works, and printed material of Chilmark Press. The files are mainly those kept by Louis G. Cowan. Correspondents include Roy Jenkins, David Jones (John) Frank Kermode, J.B. Priestley, John Sparrow, and Stephen Spender. Among the files are copies of paintings, engravings, graphic designs, and other works of art by David Jones, Will Carter, Henry Moore, Anthony Gross, Paul Standard, and others.

Biographical / historical:

A small publishing house which specialized in contemporary English literature and in printing fine editions of classics. The president and editor of Chilmark Press was Louis G. Cowan (1909-1976).

Acquisition information:
Source of acquisition--Shulman, Holly Cowan. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1981. Accession number--M-81.
Custodial history:

Gift of Holly Cowan Shulman, 1981.

Processing information:

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/17/89.

Arrangement:

Selected Materials cataloged; remainder arranged. This collection is arranged in three series.

Accruals:

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

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Chilmark Press records; 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
Link to repository site
Contact:
(212) 854-5590
rbml@library.columbia.edu