Scope and Contents
Incoming correspondence and outgoing typescript carbons, most 1965-1968, with some related writings and speeches by Babb, typescript carbon. Some correspondence concerns Yale University Library, Library acquisitions, donors Paul Mellon and the Beinecke family, and the founding of the Yale Center for British Art. Other correspondence relates to Babb's collecting of William Beckford and William McFee, or to his work in assembling a library for the White House, 1962-1967, including correspondence with Jacqueline Kennedy, Arthur M. Schlesinger, and other White House staff of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. A few outgoing carbons, dictated during a trip to London, England, in 1964, are accompanied by dictation machine audio disks.
Dates
- 1962-1968
- Majority of material found within 1965 - 1968
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research. Previously restricted unless by permission of Beinecke Director or Yale University Librarian; restriction lifted during baseline processing, 2013.
Box 12 (dictation machine audio disks): Restricted fragile material. Reference copies may be requested. Consult Access Services for further information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bequest of James T. Babb (Yale 1924), 1968. Gift of James T. Babb (Yale 1924), 1967, as indicated in folder notes.
Arrangement
Organized into five series: I. White House Library, 1962-1967. II. Paul Mellon, 1967-1968. III. Chronological File, 1965-1968. IV. Alphabetical File, 1965-1968. V. Other Correspondence, 1964-1968.
Extent
4.18 Linear Feet (12 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
Incoming correspondence and outgoing typescript carbons, most 1965-1968, with some related writings and speeches by Babb, typescript carbon. Some correspondence concerns Yale University Library, Library acquisitions, donors Paul Mellon and the Beinecke family, and the founding of the Yale Center for British Art. Other correspondence relates to Babb's collecting of William Beckford and William McFee, or to his work in assembling a library for the White House, 1962-1967, including correspondence with Jacqueline Kennedy, Arthur M. Schlesinger, and other White House staff of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. A few outgoing carbons, dictated during a trip to London, England, in 1964, are accompanied by dictation machine audio disks.
James T. Babb (1899-1968)
James T. Babb (Yale 1924), book and manuscript collector; Yale University Librarian, 1943-1965.
Processing Information
This collection consists of materials formerly classed as Uncat MS Vault Babb and Uncat Ms Vault File. In 2013, the collection received a baseline level of processing, including rehousing and minimal organization. The collection was reclassed under one call number, and containers were renumbered in a single sequence. Most folder titles were based on information provided by the donor, while some were assigned by Library staff. Some names were updated to conform to Library of Congress name authorities. Folder titles were not verified against contents.
- Academic libraries -- Administration
- Audiovisual materials -- United States -- 20th Century
- Babb, James T. (James Tinkham), 1899-1968
- Beckford, William, 1760-1844
- Beinecke, Edwin J. (Edwin John), 1886-1970
- Beinecke, Frederick W.
- Beinecke, William Sperry
- Book collecting -- United States
- Book collectors -- United States
- Book collectors -- United States -- 20th Century
- Librarians -- United States -- 20th Century
- Librarians -- United States -- Archives
- Library of Congress
- Manuscripts -- Collectors and collecting -- United States
- McFee, William, 1881-1966
- Mellon, Paul
- Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, 1929-1994
- Rare book libraries -- United States
- Schlesinger, Arthur M., Jr. (Arthur Meier), 1917-2007
- Sound recordings -- United States -- 20th Century
- United States. President (1961-1963 : Kennedy)
- United States. President (1963-1969 : Johnson)
- Yale Center for British Art
- Yale University. Library
- Title
- Guide to the James T. Babb Correspondence
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- by Karen Spicher
- Date
- 2013 December
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
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