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- Creator
- Embury, Emma C. (Emma Catherine), 1806-1863
- Call number
- MssCol 921
- Physical description
- 1.7 linear feet (3 boxes)
- Preferred Citation
- Emma C. Embury papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Emma Catherine Manley Embury (1806-1863) was an American poet and novelist who was a frequent contributor, under the pen-name Ianthe, to popular periodicals. Collection consists of correspondence, writings, financial and legal papers, notebooks and albums, photographs, and printed matter related to Embury and her family. Writings include poetry and prose with original manuscript of Guido, A Tale and Other Poems. Also, family papers such as deeds and real estate records; correspondence and notebooks concerning the distribution of Embury's poetry; cookbook; photographs; and clippings.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Gift; purchase, Russell, J. Townsend; Swann Auction Galleries, 1941Key terms
Names
- Embury, Emma C. (Emma Catherine), 1806-1863
- Embury, Daniel, 1793 or 1794-1864
- Halleck, Fitz-Greene, 1790-1867
- Hoffman, Charles Fenno, 1806-1884
- Sheldon, Anna K
- Embury family
- Manley family
- Shelton family
Subjects
- American poetry -- 19th century
- Authors and publishers -- United States
- Real property, Exchange of -- New York (State) -- New York
Occupations
Material types
Using the collection
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