Charles Anthon manuscripts, [ca. 1830]-1864.

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Charles Anthon manuscripts, [ca. 1830]-1864.

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The collection is composed of notes on classical authors made by Professor Anthon. There are three bound volumes: 1)notes on Latin authors, ca. 250 leaves; 2) commentary on seven plays by Euripides, ca. 260 leaves; and 3) lecture notes, ca. 140 leaves. Each leaf is closely written in a minute but clear 19th century hand. In addition there are several short manuscripts and one letter to Joseph Green Cogswell. Also included are some printed books written by Anthon and various classical editions with his commentaries.

l linear ft. ( 2 boxes)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7561288

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia College (New York, N.Y.). Classics Dept.

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Anthon, Charles, 1797-1867

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Professor of Greek at Columbia College. Anthon was involved in a controversy about the authenticity of the script of the Book of Mormon when Martin Harris got him to examine copies of some of the characters. From the description of Letter, portrait, and a newspaper clipping, 1849-1858. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367566945 American classical scholar. From the guide to the Charles Anthon letters, 1856, 1859, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archive...

Cogswell, Joseph Green

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Epithet: LLD Superintendent of the Astor Library, New York British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000246.0x00004b ...