Letters to Clare R. Talbot, 1941-1967.

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Letters to Clare R. Talbot, 1941-1967.

Clare Talbot collected, studied, and wrote about bookplates. The correspondence started with her request for the bookplate of the American Antiquarian Society.

6 leaves (1 folder)

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American Antiquarian Society

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The American Antiquarian Society was founded in Worcester, Mass., in 1812, largely through the efforts of Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831). The Society's original stated purpose was to "encourage the collection and preservation of the Antiquities of our country, and of curious and valuable productions in Art and Nature [that] have a tendency to enlarge the sphere of human knowledge." AAS from its inception attempted to be national in its collecting and its membership, which is by election....

Brigham, Clarence S.

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Brigham was director of the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Mass. From the description of Letters to Clare R. Talbot, 1941-1967. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754864323 ...

Talbot, Clare Ryan

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Author, publisher, bookplate collector; b. 9 August 1899, Charles City, Ohio; married to antiques dealer W.R. Bill in 1945; director of Hilprand Press, which was established in order to publish works about bookplates and bibliographies of bookplate literature; died 5 October 1981. From the description of Clare Talbot papers, 1751-1985. (University of Connecticut). WorldCat record id: 53007723 Clare Ryan Talbot was born on August 9, 1899 in Charles City, Ohio to ...