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Creator
French, Edwin Davis, 1851-1906
Call number
MssCol 1080
Physical description
.15 linear feet (1 v.)
Language
Materials in Volapük, other artificial languages, English, French and Italian
Preferred Citation
Edwin Davis French papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
Repository
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Access to materials
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Collection consists of letters and memoranda to French from various persons, most in Volapük, relating to universal language.

Biographical/historical information

Edwin Davis French (1851-1906) was an engraver of silver and copper, famous for the bookplates he designed and engraved. He was interested in artificial languages, especially Volapük and Esperanto, and was active in Volapük societies.

Scope and arrangement

Collection consists of letters and memoranda to French from various persons, most in Volapük, relating to universal language.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Gift (1907?-1928), 1907

Using the collection

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328

Access to materials

Advance notice required. Request access to this collection.