Ralph Waldo Emerson's library in his home

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Description
The library in Ralph Waldo Emerson house has a wall of bookshelves filled with books. Two side chairs and a folding table sit along the bookshelves. A round table sits in the center of the room in front of the fireplace with a door on either side. Rolled maps lean against the wall to the right of the bookshelves. A fan-back rocking chair sits by the round table. The carved mantle has a marble inset above the fireplace. Conch shells and other items sit on the fireplace. A large painting hangs above the mantle.
Note
Handwritten on back, "Emerson room. Antiquarian house - Concord, Mass. In the antiquarian house, one of the most important and interesting museums in Concord is Emerson's study with its furnishings kept just as they were when he died. Please return to: Massachusetts WPA Writers' Project. Commonwealth Pier, South Boston, Mass. Please return to Ted Malone. #16 W 57. NYC."
Date Issued
1940-04-28
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm
Publisher
Massachusetts WPA Writers Project
Time Period
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Subject (Geographic)
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.
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Collection Identifier: MS-0187
Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections