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 Series

Letterbooks, 1860-1910

Conditions Governing Access

The papers of Octave Chanute are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.

Scope and Content Note

Copies of letters sent, with an index in the front of each volume. Volumes for 1874-1881 are missing.

Dates

  • Creation: 1860-1910

Access and Restrictions

The papers of Octave Chanute are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Existence and Location of Copies

Available on microfilm. Shelf no. 16,482

Container Range

Box: 19-27 Reel: 1-24

Part of the Manuscript Division Repository

Contact:
Manuscript Reading Room
101 Independence Ave, SE
James Madison Building, LM 101
Washington, DC 20540-4683
(202) 707-5387