Lea, M. Carey (Mathew Carey), 1823-1897

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role

Collector

dates

1823-1897

city

Philadelphia

state

PA

sex

M

historical notes

Carey Lea was a collector and chemist, photographic Scientist - who collected old master drawings.

He was the son of the naturalist and publisher Isaac Lea and the brother of the Henry Charles Lea, a historian and collector in his own right.

decades
of activity

1830-1840
1840-1850
1850-1860
1860-1870
1870-1880
1880-1890

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03/22/2024 12:09:30

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Archives/Repository	Collection Title	Collection Details
University of Pennsylvania Rare Book & Manuscript Library Collections	Henry Charles Lea Papers, ca. 1830-1935.	see details...
University of Pennsylvania Rare Book & Manuscript Library Collections	Letter.	see details...
Franklin & Marshall College Archives and Special Collections Department	Edgar Fahs Smith Papers and addresses, together with biographical notices and memorial services [Collected and bound together by Dr. B.F. Fackenthal].	see details...