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- Creator
- Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891
- Call number
- MssCol 1808
- Physical description
- .2 linear feet (1 box)
- Preferred Citation
- Benson John Lossing papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Benson John Lossing (1813-1891) was a historian, wood engraver and editor. Collection consists of correspondence, drawings, manuscripts of writings, and miscellaneous papers, many from printers and publishers relating to Lossing's writings. Includes draft of his article "The Shakers" (1857).
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Gift, Fales, DeCoursey, 1963Bibliography
"The Shakers" was published in Harper's New Monthly Magazine, v.15 (July, 1857)
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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