Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Wright, James Osborne, d. 1920.
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| title | Wright (James Osborn) and Company papers |
| repository | Yale University Library |
| description | The J.O.Wright and Company records consist of approximately two hundred letters, bills, and receipts addressed to James Osborne Wright, Robert Fridenberg, and others, concerning orders for prints and engravings imported by J. O. Wright and Company of New York City. The materials have been arranged in alphabetical order, and an index to correspondents may be found at the end of this register. Also among the papers is an annotated catalogue, The Engraved Portraits of Washington, which ocntains laid-in notes and printed matter. |
| extent | 5 Linear Feet (1 box) |
| access | The materials are open for research. |
| record link | https://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/614714 |
| finding aid | https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.1077 |
| acquisition information | These papers were donated to Yale University in 1956 by J. V. Reed. |
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| title | Henry Harrisse papers |
| repository | New York Public Library |
| description | Henry Harrisse (1829-1910) was a lawyer, bibliographer and historian who specialized in the American explorations of Columbus and others. He was born in Paris but studied and worked as a lawyer in the U.S. He returned to Paris in 1869 where he set up a law practice representing American clients, continued his scholarly work, and joined French literary circles. His works included many books, pamphlets, articles, and bibliographies on explorations in America. Collection contains manuscripts of Harrisse's writings, correspondence, photographs, and printed materials. Writings include manuscripts and proofs of his historical works, essays and memorials. Correspondence consists of letters concerning Harrisse's research on Columbus, his legal practice, and his library and other bibliographic matters. Also, biographical materials, documents, notes, writings by others, photographs, and clippings. |
| extent | 5 linear feet (8 boxes, 13 v.) |
| access | Request an in-person research appointment. |
| record link | https://www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/bib/b11848407?originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcatalog.nypl.org%2Frecord%3Db11848407 |
| finding aid | https://archives.nypl.org/mss/1334#overview |
| acquisition information | 1910, 1928, 1937, Received from I. N. Phelps Stokes, E. V. Howell, Celestino Bencomo, gifts; J. O. Wright, purchase; possibly others. |
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