Henry David Thoreau Collection, 1837-1964.

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Henry David Thoreau Collection, 1837-1964.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145429858

The collection is made up of manuscripts, printed material and books by and about the famed Massachusetts naturalist. Compiled over the years by Thoreau enthusiast Albert E. Lownes, major manuscript material by Thoreau includes eight letters, his college papers, and excerpts from his Journal, The Maine Woods and other of his major works.

Approximately 250 items.

Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6834842

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Thoreau, John.

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Thoreau, Marianne, 1972-....

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Thoreau, Jane.

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Thoreau, Sophia.

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Lownes, Albert Edgar, 1899-1978

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Brown class of 1920. Book collector, textile executive, naturalist. From the description of Manuscript Collection, 1549-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145429908 Brown University class of 1920; honorary M.A., 1940; honorary doctorate, 1970. At different times President and then Chairman of the Board of American Silk Spinning Company of Providence; collector of books and manuscripts; Lecturer in History of Science at Brown for thirty years; interests included astronomy, ...