- Additional Authors
- Description
- 5 linear feet (13 boxes)
- Summary
- Collection consists of correspondence, book lists, reports, newsclippings, and other papers pertaining mainly to Vattemare's interest in international library exchange and the formation of public libraries.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Scrapbooks.
- Access (note)
- Source (note)
- Biography (note)
- Alexandre Vattemare (1796-1864) was a French ventriloquist, impersonator and library founder.
- Language (note)
- Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
- Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
- Processing Action (note)
- Call Number
- MssCol 3149
- OCLC
- NYPW94-A382
- Author
Vattemare, Alexandre, 1796-1864.
- Title
Alexandre Vattemare papers, 1817-1889, bulk (1839-1864)
- Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
Alexandre Vattemare (1796-1864) was a French ventriloquist, impersonator and library founder. After a successful career as an entertainer, he devoted his fortune and time to the formation of a system of international library exchange of books, documents and other materials. He was active in the creation of public libraries and was a founder of the Boston Public Library.
- Language
Some materials in French and Italian.
- Indexes
Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
Philanthropists.
- Added Author
Edwards, Everett, 1794-1865.
Boston Public Library.
- LCCN
ms 74000572
- Research Call Number
MssCol 3149