Alexandre Vattemare papers 1817-1889 1839-1864

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Alexandre Vattemare papers 1817-1889 1839-1864

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Collection consists of correspondence, book lists, reports, newsclippings, and other papers pertaining mainly to Vattemare's interest in international library exchange and the formation of public libraries. Correspondence, 1817-1889, is with academic institutions, museums, libraries, government agencies, officials, and friends in the U.S. and Europe and concerns Vattemare's system of international exchange between libraries. Also, lists of books and documents, reports to and by Vattemare, exhibition registers, and scrapbook of clippings regarding international library exchange.

4.24 linear feet; 14 boxes; 12 microfilm reels

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6313077

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Boston Public Library

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Edwards, Everett, 1794-1865.

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Vattemare, Alexandre, 1796-1864

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Founder of International exchanges. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to the Governor of Alabama [Reuben Chapman], 1848 Nov. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270583350 French actor and ventriloquist who became an advocate for cultural exchange between the United States and France. Full name: Nicolas-Marie-Alexandre Vattemare. From the description of Alexandre Vattemare papers, 1853. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981263 ...