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Alfred June Burgess penmanship practice book

 Item — Box: Multi-Collection Box
Identifier: 004-02-03

Scope and Contents

The collection includes one volume containing penmanship exercises and calligraphic alphabets created by Alfred June Burgess beginning in February 20, 1829.

Dates

  • 20 February 1829

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Providence Public Library, Special Collections department.

Conditions Governing Use

Unless materials are in the public domain all requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be obtained by the researcher from the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

Alfred June Burgess (d. 26 December 1859) was a resident of Morpeth-place on John street, Cambridge Heath, London, England. He never married or had children.

Extent

.16 Linear Feet (1/6 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

French

Arrangement

The collection includes one volume.

Custodial History

Unknown.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased, 2017.

Accruals

No accruals are expected.

Related Materials

004 Updike Collection on the History of Printing, PPL 004-02-04 Calligraphic alphabet writing book, PPL

Title
Alfred June Burgess penmanship practice book
Status
Completed
Author
Kate Wells
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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