Peabody collection, [185-]-[ongoing].

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Peabody collection, [185-]-[ongoing].

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Correspondence to and from Peabody; books about Peabody; pamphlets containing his speeches and building dedications; books owned by Peabody; admission cards and announcements to attend his funeral and view the funeral train; letter (1866) from Queen Victoria thanking Peabody for his gifts; drawing of the family coat of arms; Peabody nightcap and lock of hair; ribbon from a reception given in his honor; commemorative coin issued for the centennial of his birth; and photographs of various statutes, portraits, and receptions given for Peabody.

10 linear ft.

Georgetown Peabody Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8050080

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