Sherlock and Doyle Ephemera Collection, 1900-2008, 1925-2008

Summary

Abstract:

This collection contains miscellaneous ephemera related to Sherlock Holmes. Many of the items were owned by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Extent:

.14 Cubic feet Contains 2 boxes of items, 1 slim document case of manuscripts and 1 electronic file of digitized materials.

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Sherlock Holmes and Doyle Ephemera Collection. LYRASIS Special Collections.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains ephemeral items related to Sherlock Holmes. Many of these items belonged to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Included are manuscripts, cigarette cards, postcards, a pipe and other collectibles.

Arrangement:

Collection is arranged alphabetical by type of material

Physical facet:

Located in Special Collections, main floor.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Fiction
Manuscripts
Non-Fiction
Photographs

Names:

Doyle, Arthur Conan,

Preferred citation:

Sherlock Holmes and Doyle Ephemera Collection. LYRASIS Special Collections.

Location of this collection:

Lyrasis Special Collections

Lyrasis Library

3390 Park Avenue

New York

NY

10024

USA

Contact:

collections@lyrasis.org