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Guide to the Martha J. Lamb Papers
1756-1892 (Bulk 1876-1892)
MS 362
Descriptive Summary
| Title: |
Martha J. Lamb papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1756-1892 (Bulk 1876-1892) |
| Abstract: |
The Martha J. Lamb Papers contain a variety of material relating mostly to Lamb's
professional life as historian, author, and editor. Much of this collection pertains
to Lamb's tenure as editor of the Magazine of American History (1883-1893) including submissions, letters from readers and contributors, and correspondence
dealing with internal production matters. The collection also contains letters received
by Lamb regarding her work as an historian and author, a journal (1878-1879), and
material for a number of Lamb's articles and addresses, including clippings, reviews,
drafts, notes, correspondence, and proofs, and drafts of her History of the City of New York. Material in this collection also relates to activities of the Huguenot Society of
America, various historical societies, scientific organizations, trade groups, social
clubs, and the charitable societies of the Madison Square Presbyterian Church. In
addition, the papers contain poetry, notes, financial and genealogical material, ephemera,
visual material, and artifacts.
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| Quantity: |
7.5 Linear feet (18 boxes, 3 oversize folders) |
| Location: |
Materials in this collection may be stored offsite. For more information on making
arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.
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| Language: |
The documents in this collection are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 362 |
