National portrait gallery of illustrious and eminent personages of the nineteenth century, extra-illustrated
Overview
Manuscripts inserted into William Jerdan's National portrait gallery of illustrious and eminent personages of the nineteenth century (London : Fisher, Son, & Jackson, 1830-1834), including many autograph letters and documents, clipped signatures, free franks, portraits, prints, maps and broadsides.
Dates
- Creation: 1757-1849
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
These volumes are shelved in Widener Library in the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Room. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine retrieval policies and times.
Extent
.5 linear feet (5 volumes)Contains manuscript items including many autograph letters and documents, clipped signatures, free franks, portraits, prints, maps and broadsides.
Physical Location
Widener Memorial Room
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Formerly belonged to W. H. Ince and Clarence S. Bement. From the Harry Elkins Widener Collection.
- Title
- Jerdan, William, 1782-1869. National portrait gallery of illustrious and eminent personages of the nineteenth century, extra-illustrated: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01541
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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