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Catalog of Duke of Veragua collection of Columbus papers, 1894-1929.

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Creator

Veragua, duque de.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

  • .3 linear foot (1 v.)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of volume of 46 citations, in Spanish,for individual and grouped letters and documents, 1488-1929, pertaining to Columbus. Also included in the volumeare clippings of articles about the Duke and the documents; and the Duke's letter, 1894, in French, transmitting the catalog to the Lenox Library. The documents were on display at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and were then sold to the governmentof Spain.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Duke of Veragua was a descendant of Christopher Columbus.

Controlled Access Terms

  • Columbus, Christopher -- Archives -- Catalogs.
  • Veragua, duque de.

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