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1. Edward William Bok papers, 1880-1926

   20 items. 3 containers. 1.2 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Author, editor, reformer, and philanthropist. Correspondence, autograph albums featuring prominent American literary, military, and political figures, and writings by Bok. Also included is a manuscript by Jessie Benton Frémont relating to the death of her husband, John C. Frémont.

2. Henry A. Willard II collection, 1743-1888

   625 items. 2 containers. 0.8 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Papers and records collected by Henry A Willard II including Bradley-Willard family papers and correspondence, Willard Hotel records, miscellaneous business records, and autographs collected by Henry A. Willard I that include the signers of the Declaration of Independence, presidents of the Continental Congress, and related individuals.

3. John Tyler papers, 1691-1918

   1,400 items. 9 containers. 1.8 linear feet. 3 microfilm reels. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   President of the United States, vice president under William Henry Harrison, and United States representative and senator from Virginia. Correspondence and other papers, including correspondence of Tyler's widow, Julia Gardiner Tyler, an autograph collection assembled by their son, Lyon Gardiner Tyler, and family papers reflecting social life and customs in Virginia.

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4. Henry Bartholomew Cox collection, 1492-1960

   200 items. 1 container . 0.4 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Professor of history. Correspondence and other material relating chiefly to French spoliation claims; and an autograph collection.

5. Breckinridge Long papers, 1486-1948

   77,300 items. 251 containers plus 7 oversize. 104 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Lawyer, diplomat, and author. Correspondence, diaries, writings, reports, memoranda, notes, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, photographs, and other material relating primarily to Long's diplomatic career.

6. John Davis Batchelder collection of manuscripts, 1537-1944

   2,000 items. 14 containers. 4.4 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Educator and collector. Autographs, letters, official documents, writings, printed material, photographs, and other papers of prominent historical figures in the arts, science, and politics of the Western world collected by Batchelder.

7. Justin G. Turner autograph collection, 1763-1968

   650 items. 2 containers. 0.8 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Correspondence, memoranda, notes, and printed materials relating primarily to the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

8. Sarah Stone autograph collection, 1720-1962

   200 items. 1 container. .4 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Resident of Salem, Massachusetts. Letters, clipped signatures, and other autograph items of prominent American and a few British figures, chiefly of the nineteenth century.

9. William Tappan autograph collection, 1640-1939

   400 items. 2 containers plus 1 oversize. 1 linear foot. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Autograph collector. Correspondence, miscellaneous documents, prints, poetry, rare printed matter, photographs, and some letters to Tappan, chiefly autographic in nature.

10. Charles Albert Browne papers, 1783-1947

    20,000 items. 36 containers plus 2 oversize. 14.5 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

    Summary:

    Chemist, food technologist, and historian of science. Correspondence, writings, accounts of foreign travel, autographs of past luminaries, and research material relating primarily Browne's work in the history of chemistry and agriculture.