Barnum, Phineas Taylor., 05/17/1864-05/17/1864
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains incoming correspondence to John Gilmary Shea. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.
Dates
- 05/17/1864-05/17/1864
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Conditions Governing Access note
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
09/10/02
Container Summary
1 ALS dated 5/17/1864 from Phineas Taylor Barnum to Frank Leslie, asking Leslie to send his artist to sketch Barnum in his office. Written on Barnum's American Museum letterhead, which includes a lengthy advertisement for the museum on the left-hand side of the page.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
LESLIE, FRANK - CORRESPONDENCE FROM BARNUM, PHINEAS TAYLOR (1864): Autographed Letter
BARNUM, PHINEAS TAYLOR - CORRESPONDENCE TO LESLIE, FRANK (1864): Autographed Letter
BARNUM'S AMERICAN MUSEUM - REFERENCE (1864): Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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