Series VII: Autograph Collection, 1697-1887
Scope and Contents
Series VII, Autograph Collection is organized in five subseries: Correspondence; Scrapbook; Writings; Other Documents; and Prints. Materials are arranged alphabetically by letter writer, author, signer of the document, or engraver or artist. A long descriptive note for the Scrapbook, found in the Oversize section of the register, provides name access to the material it contains and is given in series order with scrapbook page numbers provided.
Dates
- 1697-1887
Creator
- From the Collection: Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Box 19: Restricted fragile material. Reference surrogates have been substituted in the main files. For further information consult the appropriate curator.
Extent
0.6 Linear Feet (2 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.