Charles Penrose letters 1934-1940

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Charles Penrose letters 1934-1940

Charles Penrose (1886- ) was a consulting engineer and historian. Collection consists of Penrose's letters to his son Julian d'Este Penrose concerning Christmas in colonial New England and Philadelphia, shipping, 18th-century New England, and related topics. Also, several letters to H.M. Lydenberg, director of the New York Public Library.

.1 linear foot (1 v.)

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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

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Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1706] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the first United States postmaster general. As a scientist, he was a major figure in ...

Penrose, Julian d'Este

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Lydenberg, Harry Miller, 1874-1960

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Harry Miller Lydenberg (1874-1960) was the third director of the New York Public Library, from 1934 to 1941. Prior to becoming director, he worked at the Library for nearly forty years including serving as the administrative assistant to John Shaw Billings, the first director, in 1899, Chief Reference Librarian from 1908 to 1927, and assistant director from 1928 to 1934. He was active in various professional organizations and continued to work with international library groups after his retireme...

Penrose, Charles, 1886-1958

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Charles Penrose (1886- ) was a consulting engineer and historian. From the description of Charles Penrose letters, 1934-1940. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 144652252 From the guide to the Charles Penrose letters, 1934-1940, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...

Bradford, William, 1590-1657

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