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NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER
Letter to George Arthur Plimpton Southampton, Long Island, typed letter, signed, June 28, 1928
Plimpton Papers
Here President Butler thanks Plimpton for his work toward the founding of the Friends of the Library of Columbia University, noting that it will “build up notable additions to our collections and secure and develop the interest of a very considerable number of men and women who really care about books.”
Gift of George Arthur Plimpton
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Friends of the Library of Columbia University
New York: Columbia University, 1933
Plimpton Papers
Gift of George Arthur Plimpton
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Bibliotheca Columbiana Number 1, April 1933
Plimpton Papers
This first issue of the occasional Bibliotheca Columbiana states: “The association known as “Friends of the Library of Columbia University” was founded at a luncheon given by Mr. George A. Plimpton on November 8, 1929, to a group of persons interested in the Library of Columbia University, with the object of bringing together in a simple organization and without publicity the many friends who had already given generously of their time and money for the enrichment of the Library.” The officers were: George A. Plimpton, President; David Eugene Smith, Secretary; and Frank D. Fackenthal, Treasurer. Annual membership was $5.00.
Gift of George Arthur Plimpton