Research Catalog
Washington Irving papers
- Title
- Washington Irving papers, 1759-1898, bulk (1805-1866)
- Author
- Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.
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Details
- Additional Authors
- Aspinwall, Thomas, 1786-1876.
- Brevoort, Henry.
- Cogswell, Joseph Green, 1786-1871.
- Everett, Alexander Hill, 1790-1847.
- Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
- Irving, Peter.
- Irving, Pierre Munroe, 1803-1876.
- Irving, William, 1766-1821.
- Kemble, Gouverneur, 1786-1875.
- Leslie, Charles Robert, 1794-1859.
- Mills, Francis.
- Newton, Gilbert Stuart.
- Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859.
- Verplanck, Gulian C. (Gulian Crommelin), 1786-1870.
- Astor Library.
- Description
- 15 linear feet (25 boxes, 10 v.).
- 7 microfilm reels.
- Summary
- Collection contains correspondence, writings by Irving, family papers, pictorial materials, and published works about Irving.
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Diaries.
- Drawings.
- Engravings.
- Etchings.
- Lithographs.
- Oil paintings.
- Photographic prints.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Researchers must use microfilm and/or photocopies of Irving materials.
- Additional Formats (note)
- available on microfilm;
- Source (note)
- Seligman, Mrs. Isaac N.; George S. Hellman; others
- Biography (note)
- Washington Irving (1783-1859), the American author, wrote his first popular work, A History of New York, under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker. He continued to write stories and essays which made him the outstanding figure in American literature of his time and established his reputation abroad. In 1826 Irving went to Spain to work at the American embassy in Madrid, then at the American legation in London, before returning to New York in 1832. In 1842 he was sent back to Madrid as U.S. minister. After traveling extensively in the U.S. and Europe, he established himself at his estate "Sunnyside" near Tarrytown, N.Y. where he continued to write historical and biographical works. He also served as the first president of the Astor Library in New York City from 1849 until his death in 1859.
- Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
- Finding aid available in repository.
- Provenance (note)
- The Washington Irving Papers are an amalgamation of three previously separate collections: the Isaac N. Seligman Collection, the George S. Hellman Collection and the Washington Irving Collection.
- Processing Action (note)
- Cataloged
- Call Number
- MssCol 1524
- OCLC
- NYPW93-A316
- Author
- Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.
- Title
- Washington Irving papers, 1759-1898, bulk (1805-1866)
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Access
- Researchers must use microfilm and/or photocopies of Irving materials.
- Additional Formats
- Selected materials available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
- Biography
- Washington Irving (1783-1859), the American author, wrote his first popular work, A History of New York, under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker. He continued to write stories and essays which made him the outstanding figure in American literature of his time and established his reputation abroad. In 1826 Irving went to Spain to work at the American embassy in Madrid, then at the American legation in London, before returning to New York in 1832. In 1842 he was sent back to Madrid as U.S. minister. After traveling extensively in the U.S. and Europe, he established himself at his estate "Sunnyside" near Tarrytown, N.Y. where he continued to write historical and biographical works. He also served as the first president of the Astor Library in New York City from 1849 until his death in 1859.
- Indexes
- Finding aid available in repository.
- Provenance
- The Washington Irving Papers are an amalgamation of three previously separate collections: the Isaac N. Seligman Collection, the George S. Hellman Collection and the Washington Irving Collection.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
- Authors.Diplomats.
- Added Author
- Aspinwall, Thomas, 1786-1876.Brevoort, Henry.Cogswell, Joseph Green, 1786-1871.Everett, Alexander Hill, 1790-1847.Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.Irving, Peter.Irving, Pierre Munroe, 1803-1876.Irving, William, 1766-1821.Kemble, Gouverneur, 1786-1875.Leslie, Charles Robert, 1794-1859.Mills, Francis.Newton, Gilbert Stuart.Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859.Verplanck, Gulian C. (Gulian Crommelin), 1786-1870.Astor Library.
- LCCN
- ms 71001223
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 1524