Research Catalog

De Coursey Fales autograph collection

Title
De Coursey Fales autograph collection, 1713-1956, bulk (1840-1920).
Author
Fales, DeCoursey, 1888-1966.
Supplementary Content
Finding Aid

Details

Additional Authors
  • Bancroft, Marie, 1839-1921.
  • Bancroft, Squire, 1841-1926.
  • Cazenove, C. F.
  • Chambers, Julius, 1850-1920.
  • Curtler, Martin.
  • Eykyn, Roger.
  • Gilchrist, Murray, 1868-1917.
  • Hitchens, Robert S., 1864-1950.
  • Hofland, Mrs. (Barbara), 1770-1844.
  • Von Hutten, Bettina, 1874-1957.
  • Kaye-Smith, Sheila, 1887-1956.
  • Milne, James.
  • North, Ernest D., 1858-1945.
  • Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard), 1791-1865.
  • Smith, Ernest B.
  • Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882.
Description
3 linear feet (8 boxes, 1 v.)
Summary
Autograph collection consists primarily of letters, some holograph manuscripts, and a few signed graphics.
Subject
  • Century magazine
  • American literature
  • Art
  • British literature
  • Journalism
  • Publishers and publishing
  • Religion
  • Theater
  • Albany (N.Y.) > History
  • Great Britain > Colonies > America
Genre/Form
Autographs.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Additional Formats (note)
  • available on microfilm;
Source (note)
  • Fales, De Coursey
Biography (note)
  • De Coursey Fales (1888-1966) was a New York City lawyer and banker who collected books and manuscripts. He donated his book collection to New York University and split his manuscript gifts between N.Y.U. and the New York Public Library.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 972
OCLC
NYPW93-A227
Author
Fales, DeCoursey, 1888-1966. Collector
Title
De Coursey Fales autograph collection, 1713-1956, bulk (1840-1920).
Additional Formats
Francis H. Burnett material available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-237.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
De Coursey Fales (1888-1966) was a New York City lawyer and banker who collected books and manuscripts. He donated his book collection to New York University and split his manuscript gifts between N.Y.U. and the New York Public Library.
Finding Aids
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
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Finding Aid
Occupation
Book collectors.
Added Author
Bancroft, Marie, 1839-1921.
Bancroft, Squire, 1841-1926.
Cazenove, C. F.
Chambers, Julius, 1850-1920.
Curtler, Martin.
Eykyn, Roger.
Gilchrist, Murray, 1868-1917.
Hitchens, Robert S., 1864-1950.
Hofland, Mrs. (Barbara), 1770-1844.
Von Hutten, Bettina, 1874-1957.
Kaye-Smith, Sheila, 1887-1956.
Milne, James.
North, Ernest D., 1858-1945.
Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard), 1791-1865.
Smith, Ernest B.
Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882.
LCCN
ms 69000832
Research Call Number
MssCol 972
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