Correspondence, ca. 1897-1935 (inclusive), 1900-1914 (bulk).

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Correspondence, ca. 1897-1935 (inclusive), 1900-1914 (bulk).

Letters to Livingston from book collectors, rare book dealers, and bibliographers. Includes material concerning the Chamberlain Bibliographies of Longfellow and Lowell, as well as other writings by Livingston. Also includes some letters to Livingston's wife, Flora V. Livingston.

4 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6746934

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