Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Collection of signed materials, pamphlets and Civil War-related items of Charles Sumner [Decimalized .01 - .41]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02095 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1847-1874 Pagination: 41 items + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 24 x 16 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 22 x 15 cm Order a Copy
Collection of signed materials, books, letters and documents related to the coming of the war, Sumner's career and Reconstruction. Includes: 17 ALSs (30 p.) 1847-1874, 6 AQS on themes of liberty and equal rights, 3 cartes de visite (2 signed), 2 signed checks, clipped signature of Preston Brooks, and 5 major books/pamphlets. Also includes a full set of the Complete Works of Charles Sumner, published by the Negro University Press, located with reference books. Two black and white bust engravings of Sumner included.
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