Sol Feinstone collection, 1536-1985.

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Sol Feinstone collection, 1536-1985.

The collection consists of autographs of various people throughout the world, a collection of correspondence and documents of Robert Walpole, collection of Shakespeare related materials, manuscripts signed by noteworthy persons (George Washington, Charles Dickens, Albert Einstein, Washington Irving and others). Also included are materials (lectures, pamphlets and books) by Feinstone, writings of family members, photographs, and copies of lectures on freedom by noted scholars.

1.75 linear feet.

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Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745

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English statesman. From the description of Document signed : [n.p.], 1741 Oct. 3 and 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270874691 British statesman, first lord of the treasury and chancellor of the exchequer. From the description of Letters, 1734. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 41546346 British statesman. From the description of Document signed : Horse Guards, 1721 Jan. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270890831 Fro...

Feinstone, Sol, 1888-1980

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Sol Feinstone (1888-1980), of Washington Crossing, Pa., assembled over a forty year period one thousand eight hundred autograph letters and documents pertaining mostly to the American Revolution. In 1959, Feinstone established the David Library of the American Revolution to house his collection. From the description of Collection, 1716-1840. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259332 From the description of Collection, 1716-1840. (American Antiquarian Soci...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...