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George Watson Cole papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 143
Scope and Contents

Manuscripts, notes, working papers, correspondence, and other papers of George Watson Cole, bibliographer and librarian. Most of the papers pertain to various bibliographic problems and topics that Cole was interested in. There is also some material relating to his work as librarian for the Henry E. Huntington Library.

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of the Cole estate and the American Antiquarian Society, 1942-1944.

Arrangement

Arranged in two series: I. Manuscripts. II. Subject File.

Dates
1883-1935
Extent
4 Linear Feet (11 boxes, 1 folio)
Related Names
Cole, George Watson, 1850-1939
Language of Materials
English