Summary
Overview
Chase, Edward T. (Edward Tinsley)
Selected Papers of Edward T. Chase
1904-2002 (mostly 1979-2002)
3.67 linear feet, 4 record center cartons
Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections
Manuscripts Division
One Washington Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08544 USA
Abstract
Consists of selected papers of Edward T. Chase (1919-2005) including correspondence, manuscripts and other documents relating to Chase's professional career as a book editor at several New York publishing companies spanning the years 1972-1995.
Description
Description
The collection consists of selected papers of Edward T. Chase, primarily correspondence and editorial files documenting Chase's career as an editor at various publishing companies (1964-1994) and as a freelance writer and editor (until 2002). There is also a small amount of material tracing back to the Chase family's connections to the artist's colony in Woodstock, N.Y., including a 1904 letter containing pen-and-ink drawings by Chase's father, the American painter and illustrator Edward Leigh Chase (1894-1965), to his own mother.
Collection Creator
Biography
Edward Tinsley (Ned) Chase (1919-2005), Princeton Class of 1941, was a book editor and writer whose professional career spanned almost 50 years in New York City--at the Hyperion Press (1946-1949), The New Yorker magazine (1949-1952), Cunningham & Walsh (Vice President for Public Affairs, 1953-1964), the New American Library (Editorial Vice President, 1964-1972), G. P. Putnam's Sons and Berkley Books (Vice President, 1972-1978), Times Books (Senior Editorial Vice President, 1978-1983), Macmillan Publishing, and Charles Scribner's Sons (Senior Editor, 1983-1994). Chase was best known for editing books on public affairs and policy.
Collection History
Acquisition
Gift of the Chase family in 2009-2010 (AM2010-61, 2010-137, 2011-21, 2011-27).
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Sylvia Yu in March 2010. Finding aid written by Sylvia Yu in April 2010.
Access and Use
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Access Restrictions
Please consult with Rare Books and Special Collections about having the collection at ReCAP recalled to Firestone Library for your use. This process normally requires 48-72 hours notice.
Use Restrictions
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Associate University Librarian for Rare Books and Special Collections. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.
Preferred Citation
Selected Papers of Edward T. Chase; 1904-2002 (mostly 1979-2002), Manuscripts Division, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
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