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The professional and personal papers of Edwin Wolf 2nd
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Wolf, Edwin, 2nd.
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Library Company of Philadelphia
Title
The professional and personal papers of Edwin Wolf 2nd
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The professional and personal papers of Edwin Wolf 2nd houses the professional and personal records of Edwin Wolf 2nd, Curator (1953-1955) and Librarian (1955-1984) of the Library Company of Philadelphia. This collection, which dates from 1798 to 1996 (with bulk dates of 1920 to 1988), contains correspondence, research files, volumes, publications, photographs, and other records that document the education, career, and personal family life of one of Philadelphia's most prominent bookmen during the 20th century. The collection is arranged into four series: “I. Personal papers, 1798-1991,” II. Professional records, 1899-1992,” “III. Scholarship, 1833-1996,” and “IV. Photographs by Edwin Wolf 2nd, 1970s.”
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Embossed bindings
Libraries
Lyell lectures in bibliography
Philadelphia (Pa.)
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