Rudolf Cronau collection of autographs and autograph letters, 1858-1930.

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Rudolf Cronau collection of autographs and autograph letters, 1858-1930.

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The collection is an assemblage of autographs and autograph letters, some accompanied by biographical information, primarily of German Americans. Most were collected by Cronau on his travels in the American West. Also present are a passport for Cronau and watercolor paintings by the German biologist Ernst Haeckel.

2 boxes (0.4 linear ft.)

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 7776827

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