Scope and arrangement
The papers contain a few incoming business letters to Heffley, 1887-1896; contract; lectures on the history of shorthand and typewriters, and non related subjects; notes and notebooks.
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- Creator
- Heffley, Norman Peter, 1854-1935
- Call number
- MssCol 1373
- Physical description
- 1.3 linear feet (3 boxes)
- Language
- Materials in English
- Preferred Citation
Norman Peter Heffley papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Norman Peter Heffley (1854-1935) was an American teacher and inventor of the Heffley shorthand system. He founded the Heffley School of Commerce in Brooklyn, New York. Collection consists of incoming business letters, 1887-1896, to Heffley; 1922 contract; lectures, 1890-1894, on the history of shorthand and typewriters and related subjects; notes; and shorthand notebooks.
Biographical/historical information
Norman Peter Heffley (1854-19?), Heffley shorthand inventor and teacher; founder of the Heffley School of Commerce, Brooklyn New York.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
1926, Received from Norman P. Heffley (gift). Heffley donated his library of over two thousand books to the New York Public Library.
Processing information
Accessioned by VW, 12/11/1988
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Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328