Washington Irving collection, 1831-1858.

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Washington Irving collection, 1831-1858.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/66529699

Consists of manuscripts, correspondence, and documents of Washington Irving.

.20 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box)

Princeton University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7959163

Princeton University Library

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Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

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Washington Irving (b. April 3, 1783, New York City-d. November 28, 1859, Sunnyside, Tarrytown, New York), American author, wrote his first popular work, A History of New York, under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker. He continued to write stories and essays which made him the outstanding figure in American literature of his time and established his reputation abroad. In 1826 Irving went to Spain to work at the American embassy in Madrid, then at the American legation in London, before returni...