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Collection on Leonard and Elizabeth Wells

 Collection
Identifier: M/A 0283

Description of Contents

Collection includes photographs and correspondence of Leonard Wells and correspondence of his wife, Elizabeth Wells.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922 - 1936

Creator

Access

The collection is available for use in Special Collections at Minneapolis Central Library during the department's open hours.

Biography

Leonard Wells was the book buyer for Powers Department Store from 1895 until his death in 1933. After beginning his career at Powers as a buyer for the drug department, Wells began buying new books. He eventually branched out into used, rare, and finely bound books. In addition, Wells acted as publisher for a few books with Minnesota themes and bought artifacts from the homes of famous literary people.

Extent

1.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Collection on Leonard and Elizabeth Wells
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Hennepin County Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200