Research Catalog
Wilberforce Eames papers
- Title
- Wilberforce Eames papers, 1850-1937, bulk (1900-1937).
- Author
- Eames, Wilberforce, 1855-1937.
- Supplementary Content
- Finding Aid
Details
- Additional Authors
- Ballou, Howard.
- Bartlett, John R. (John Russell), 1843-
- Brown, John Nicholas, 1900-
- Brigham, Clarence S.
- Cole, George Watson, 1850-1939.
- Engelke, A.H.
- Ford, Paul Leicester, 1865-1902.
- Ford, Worthington Chauncey, 1858-1941.
- Gannett, M.J.
- Green, Samuel A. (Samuel Abbott), 1838-1918.
- Hildeburn, Charles R. (Charles Riché), 1855-1901.
- Lehmos.
- Homes, Henry A. (Henry Augustus), 1812-1887.
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903.
- Kalbefleisch, Charles H.
- Karpinski, Louis Charles, 1878-1956.
- Knowles, Arthur J.
- Lydenberg, Harry Miller, 1874-1960.
- Paltsits, Victor Hugo, 1867-1952.
- Pierce, John.
- Putnam, Herbert, 1861-1955.
- Pilling, James Constantine, 1846-1895.
- Sabin, Joseph F.
- Shea, John Gilmary, 1824-1892.
- Spofford, Ainsworth Rand, 1825-1908.
- Spofford, Ernest.
- Wagner, Henry R. (Henry Raup), 1862-1957.
- Winship, George Parker, 1871-1952.
- Winsor, Justin, 1831-1897.
- Wroth, Lawrence C. (Lawrence Counselman), 1884-1970.
- Bibliographical Society of America.
- New York Public Library.
- Lenox Library.
- New York Library Club.
- Description
- 90.5 linear feet (113 boxes).
- Summary
- Collection consists of materials reflecting Eames's interests and scholarly achievements in the fields of bibliography and librarianship.
- Miscellaneous papers include photostats, printed matter, proofs, galleys, and clippings.
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Diaries.
- Photoprints.
- Albums.
- Scrapbooks.
- Diplomas.
- Catalogs.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Additional Formats (note)
- available on microfilm;
- Source (note)
- Eames, Wilberforce - Estate
- Biography (note)
- Wilberforce Eames (1855-1937) was a bibliographer, bibliophile and librarian who began his career in the book trade. In 1885 he went to work at the Lenox Library in New York City and was named Lenox Librarian in 1893. He held this position until 1911 when the New York Public Library building opened and he was appointed Chief of the American History Division. In 1916 he became Bibliographer of the Library, a position he held until his death. His interests embraced many subjects including American history, Oriental history, African and Native American languages, cartography, cuneiform tablets, and the history of printing. His scholarship in these areas resulted in significant acquisitions for the Library and for his private collection which he bequeathed to the Library. Among Eames's most important contributions was the compilation of bibliographies and bibliographic studies, especially his work on Sabin's Dictionary of Books Relating to America.
- Processing Action (note)
- Cataloged
- Call Number
- MssCol 878
- OCLC
- NYPW92-A190
- Author
- Eames, Wilberforce, 1855-1937.
- Title
- Wilberforce Eames papers, 1850-1937, bulk (1900-1937).
- Additional Formats
- Ainsworth Rand Spofford materials available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
- Wilberforce Eames (1855-1937) was a bibliographer, bibliophile and librarian who began his career in the book trade. In 1885 he went to work at the Lenox Library in New York City and was named Lenox Librarian in 1893. He held this position until 1911 when the New York Public Library building opened and he was appointed Chief of the American History Division. In 1916 he became Bibliographer of the Library, a position he held until his death. His interests embraced many subjects including American history, Oriental history, African and Native American languages, cartography, cuneiform tablets, and the history of printing. His scholarship in these areas resulted in significant acquisitions for the Library and for his private collection which he bequeathed to the Library. Among Eames's most important contributions was the compilation of bibliographies and bibliographic studies, especially his work on Sabin's Dictionary of Books Relating to America.
- Finding Aids
- Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
- Librarians.Bibliographers.Book collectors.
- Added Author
- Ballou, Howard.Bartlett, John R. (John Russell), 1843-Brown, John Nicholas, 1900-Brigham, Clarence S.Cole, George Watson, 1850-1939.Engelke, A.H.Ford, Paul Leicester, 1865-1902.Ford, Worthington Chauncey, 1858-1941.Gannett, M.J.Green, Samuel A. (Samuel Abbott), 1838-1918.Hildeburn, Charles R. (Charles Riché), 1855-1901.Lehmos.Homes, Henry A. (Henry Augustus), 1812-1887.Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903.Kalbefleisch, Charles H.Karpinski, Louis Charles, 1878-1956.Knowles, Arthur J.Lydenberg, Harry Miller, 1874-1960.Paltsits, Victor Hugo, 1867-1952.Pierce, John.Putnam, Herbert, 1861-1955.Pilling, James Constantine, 1846-1895.Sabin, Joseph F.Shea, John Gilmary, 1824-1892.Spofford, Ainsworth Rand, 1825-1908.Spofford, Ernest.Wagner, Henry R. (Henry Raup), 1862-1957.Winship, George Parker, 1871-1952.Winsor, Justin, 1831-1897.Wroth, Lawrence C. (Lawrence Counselman), 1884-1970.Bibliographical Society of America.New York Public Library.Lenox Library.New York Library Club.
- LCCN
- ms 70000320
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 878