Detmold, Christian Edward, 1810-1887
Variant namesChristian Edward Detmold, 1810-1887, was a civil engineer born in Hanover, Germany. After an extensive career in the United States in railroads, iron manufacturing, foundation work on Fort Sumter, and work with the Crystal Palace of New York City in 1853, he spent much time in Europe for his health. While there he engaged in the writings of this collection.
From the guide to the Detmold mss., 1874-1882, (Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington) http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly)
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| referencedIn | Houghton Mifflin Company contracts, 1831-1979 (inclusive) 1880-1940 (bulk). | Houghton Library | |
| referencedIn | Nation, papers, 1865-1893. | Houghton Library | |
| referencedIn | Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874. Correspondence, 1829-1874 | Houghton Library | |
| creatorOf | Detmold mss., 1874-1882 | Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington) | |
| referencedIn | The New York Crystal Palace Records, 1840-1858 | New-York Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Association for the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations. New York Crystal Palace records, 1852-1854. | Churchill County Museum | |
| referencedIn | Nation, papers, 1865-1893. | Houghton Library |
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| correspondedWith | Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 | person |
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Birth 1810-02-02
Death 1887-07-02
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