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Edwin Davis French papers

Title
Edwin Davis French papers, 1892-1904.
Author
French, Edwin Davis, 1851-1906.

Details

Description
.15 linear foot (1 v.)
Summary
Collection consists of letters and memoranda to French from various persons, most in Volapük, relating to universal language.
Subjects
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Biography (note)
  • Edwin Davis French (1851-1906) was an engraver of silver and copper, famous for the bookplates he designed and engraved.
Language (note)
  • Materials in Volapük, other artificial languages, English, French and Italian.
Call Number
MssCol 1080
OCLC
NYPW89-A474
Author
French, Edwin Davis, 1851-1906.
Title
Edwin Davis French papers, 1892-1904.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Edwin Davis French (1851-1906) was an engraver of silver and copper, famous for the bookplates he designed and engraved. He was interested in artificial languages, especially Volapük and Esperanto, and was active in Volapük societies.
Language
Materials in Volapük, other artificial languages, English, French and Italian.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Letters from French to Frank Weitenkampf (1897-1906) formerly in this collection are now found in the Frank Weitenkampf Papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, New York Public Library.
LCCN
ms 69000860
Research Call Number
MssCol 1080
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