Thomas Addis Emmet collection [microform].

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Thomas Addis Emmet collection [microform].

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About 10,800 historical manuscripts relating chiefly to the period prior to, during, and following the American Revolution. The collection contains letters and documents by the signers of the Declaration of Independence as well as nearly every man who distinguished himself during this period of American history. The manuscripts are arranged in 28 topics, most of them milestones in American history. The Revolutionary War is well documented in the correspondence and letter books of generals and other officers. Additional material documents the history of New York City. Highlights include Thomas Jefferson's manuscript draft of the Declaration of Independence and an engrossed copy of the Bill of Rights.

ca. 10,800 items.

HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library

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HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library

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Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

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American physician, chief surgeon at The Woman's Hospital, New York, N.Y., pioneer gynecologist, and renowned collector of American historical documents and memorabilia. From the description of T. A. Emmet letter to Eugene L. Didier [manuscript], 1884 October 22. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 781299229 Thomas Addis Emmet, a prominent physician, historian, and collector of early Americana. During his life he extra-illustrated 150 books, including four sets of ...

New York public library. Rare Book Division

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