The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-09

known far and wide as a collector. The Lenox
Library has 1000 volumes in genealogy col
estSS By and dis 6rsy w 9S OF
icana, q. W. Hammer is an authority on
Southern and Indian history, Ho has, col.
lected for several years in these lines and has a
well chosen library of early AMERICANA, rich
especially in the accounts Of colonial and pio-
neer life in the Appalachian regions OF North
George Alfred Townsend has been an nvet-
paper correspohdcnt and magazine contrbu-
tor he has explored many fields Of inquiry in
American history and has acquired 5000 vol;
maps. biographies inset with illustrations and
autographs. original manuscripts and first edi-
general in character and wholly in the English
language. or these ovcr l.2OO volumes relate
s So hG f rS aT@ Of 2 Mr.
OF books is in the history OF painting and in art
criticism, Secretary Hay has been hibliorhle
all his life with rare opportunities Tor pur-
chasing. lie has a library Of 1000 volumes,
much q which is general literature but he has
mauusrrirts and autographs, and u large mum;
Der OF books in tho Greek. Latin. Spanish and
tie comnlete first editions OF William Morrls's
works. including everything from the kel M
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge is II generous
book buyer, and has 5000 volumes. large
proportion of his library is IN general ltora-
turo and history. with many rare and valuable
things IN Americana. 600.
The late Dr. james g. IllllnE dld pro-
dlgious amount OF work in collecting the his
tory and literature oi the American Indian.
and his library is undoubtedly the largest pri-
yatn collection in existence of books relating
to the life, language. manners and customs OF
the aboriginal peoples ,Qf North America. The
collection of rare and valuab lie manuscripts
and richly illustrated cid books. Among the
OF 1883. The collection is also $, rong in Ameri-
cana W; Z; Bryan has been an enthusiastic buy
er Of old Washingtoniana He has collection
gently T. Hanson Hiss has large library OF
rare art works mum berinE now something over
astronomer. is the possessor o. 5000 volumes
on astronomy aud the literature OF the science.
r!s, the head OF the bureau Of Education. is
always on the lookout for ancient and rare
works on philosophy and education. He has
A we'll Known collector during late years is
Worthington. c; Ford. formerly chief Of the
| numbering 10000 titles, covers almost every
field OF modern history, and is especially thor
| and MIR ford's collection of autographs is said
to be among the largest in the world. The late
| DR. q Brown Goode. to whom the country owes
| the splendidiy scientific rlassitication OF tho
National Aiuscum..wn perStstont book buyer.
was Interested that has been collected in this
well indeNcd. it contains 1000 volumes on the
| history Of science and exploration in America.
| the administration OF museums, technology.
| natural history. southern Americana. every
thing obtaiuabe about Gilbert White OF Sell
| born and Sclhornana generally.
| A collector who has done the country great
| service is Capt. Oldroyd, who has assembled in
| the old brick house on Tenth street whore
| President Lincoln led remarkable, quantity
Of manu5TGrlEts' books and relics Of interest
| Wolf. we'll known as leader among the
| Hebrews OF the United States. is a collector OF
costly books and has n specially interesting IL
| brary OF privately printed works. one of the
! most interesting book seekers that frequent
the Washington shops is George Duval. He is
a native OF France. and has been carpenter
| all his life. From his steady, earnings and
| with a scholarly mind he has INDUCED his love
| of books day after day for many years. until he
! now has d library of over 1000 volumes. de-
| voted to French history. literature and art