Lewis Walpole Library
The Lewis Walpole Library is a research library affiliated with Yale University. It is in Farmington, Connecticut. It was founded in 1917. The library is dedica…
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Research library |
| Established | 1917 |
| Location | Farmington, Connecticut |
| Collection | |
| Size | Over 45,000 books and 300,000 prints, drawings, and manuscripts |
| Other information | |
| Director | Lina Perkins Wilder |
| Website | walpole.library.yale.edu |
The Lewis Walpole Library is a research library affiliated with Yale University. It is in Farmington, Connecticut. It was founded in 1917. The library is dedicated to the study of eighteenth-century British culture and history. It has one of the most extensive collections of materials related to the period, including books, manuscripts, prints, and drawings.[1]
History
The Lewis Walpole Library was founded by W.S. Lewis. Lewis was a Yale alumnus. He collected of things related to the British writer Horace Walpole. Lewis acquired thousands of items from the eighteenth century, focusing on Walpole’s writings, correspondence, and artworks. After Lewis's death, his collection went to Yale University. Yale established the Lewis Walpole Library as part of its library system.[2]
Collections
- Extensive manuscripts and letters by Horace Walpole
- Rare books and pamphlets from the eighteenth century
- A significant collection of British satirical prints and caricatures
- Original drawings and illustrations from notable artists of the period
Facilities
The library is in a historic building in Farmington, Connecticut. It has reading rooms, study areas, and exhibition spaces. The facility includes period-specific decor that complements the library's mission of preserving and showcasing eighteenth-century artifacts.
References
- ↑ "Welcome | Lewis Walpole Library". walpole.library.yale.edu. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ↑ "The Book Collector", Wikipedia, 2024-09-16, retrieved 2024-11-14
Other websites
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