Series I: Historical File, 1804-1977
Scope and Contents
Series I, Historical File, is organized into four subseries: Card Indexes and Summary, Correspondence, Documents and Other Papers, and Other Correspondence and Documents. The subseries are arranged alphabetically. Letters from correspondents not listed individually may be found in "letter" general files.
Dates
- 1804-1977
Creator
- From the Collection: G. & C. Merriam Company
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Boxes 152-155 and Broadside folder 811: Restricted fragile material. Reference surrogates have been substituted in the main files. For further information consult the appropriate curator.
Extent
10.8 Linear Feet (26 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
The Beinecke Library is open to all Yale University students and faculty, and visiting researchers whose work requires use of its special collections. You will need to bring appropriate photo ID the first time you register. Beinecke is a non-circulating, closed stack library. Paging is done by library staff during business hours. You can request collection material online at least two business days in advance of your visit, using the request links in Archives at Yale. For more information, please see Planning Your Research Visit and consult the Reading Room Policies prior to visiting the library.