| Description |
.4 linear foot (3 v.) |
| Restricted Access |
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated. |
| Summary |
Collection consists of minutes of debates, texts of arguments, addresses of members on their election to the presidency of the club, reports of the committee on criticism regarding essays previously read before the club, and other records and papers. Members included John Anthon, George Brinckerhoff, Samuel Cowdrey, Joseph D. Fay, Philip Hone, John Treat Irving, Washington Irving, and Theodore Sedgwick. |
| Biography |
The Belles Lettres Club was a debating society in New York City. |
| Subject |
Belles Lettres Club (New York, N.Y.)
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Debates and debating -- New York (State) -- New York -- Societies, etc.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.
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| Added Author |
Anthon, John, 1784-1863.
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Brinckerhoff, George.
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Cowdrey, Samuel.
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Fay, Joseph D.
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Hone, Philip, 1780-1851.
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Irving, John T. (John Treat), 1778-1838.
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Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.
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Sedgwick, Theodore, 1780-1839.
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| LCCN |
ms 73000670 |
| Call No. |
MssCol 255
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| Research Call Number |
MssCol 255
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