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G.A. Pfeiffer chess collection

Title: G.A. Pfeiffer chess collection, 1837-1933.
Author: Pfeiffer, Gustavus Adolphus, 1872-1953.
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Description

.8 linear foot (2 boxes, 1 v.)

Summary

Collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, facsimiles of autographs, and printed matter related to chess.

Subjects

Access (note)

Restricted access;

Biography (note)

Gustavus Adolphus Pfeiffer (1872-1953) was an American businessman and philanthropist who collected chessmen and chess related materials.

Language (note)

in French.

Processing Action (note)

Cataloged

Call Number

MssCol 2397

OCLC

NYPW94-A196

Author

Pfeiffer, Gustavus Adolphus, 1872-1953. Collector

Title

G.A. Pfeiffer chess collection, 1837-1933.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

Gustavus Adolphus Pfeiffer (1872-1953) was an American businessman and philanthropist who collected chessmen and chess related materials. He was active in the Marshall Chess Club in New York City.

Language

Some chess problems in French.

Finding Aids

Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

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Added Author

Lasker, Emanuel, 1868-1941.

Marshall, Frank.

Steinitz, William, 1836-1900.

Research Call Number

MssCol 2397

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