Noah Webster papers, 1786-1980.

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Noah Webster papers, 1786-1980.

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Correspondence, notes for letters A and B for Webster's quarto dictionary, receipts, printed circulars and pamphlets from Webster, letters from 19th century newspapers by and about him, documents relating to his estate, and newspaper clippings and printed matter relating to anniversaries of the publication of Webster's dictionaries.

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New Haven Colony Historical Society Library

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New Haven Colony Historical Society Library

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Webster, Noah, 1758-1843

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American lexicographer, textbook author, spelling reformer, word enthusiast, and editor; b. in Hartford, Conn.; attended Yale and taught school in the Hartford area; moved to New Haven, Conn., in 1798. From the description of Noah Webster papers, 1786-1980. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 319706045 Noah Webster (1758-1843) was an American lexicographer, author and editor. He is best known for his spellers (early spelling textbooks) and his ...