This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
The McVickar letters consist of photostatic copies of autograph letters written by famous people, primarily to John McVickar or members of his family. Among the personages represented in this collection are Lafayette, Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, and Charles Dickens.
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John McVickar letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Type of reproduction--Photostatic copies
Source of acquisition--Langstaff, John B. Method of acquisition--Gift; Accession number--M-59.
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.
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