CREATOR: Oppenheim, Philips (1866-1946)
SCOPE: This collection includes original book reviews, extra illustrations, magazines, and other papers and clippings on Oppenheim and his books. Attached to the collection is a significant sub-collection of the writings by and about Sir Richard Burton, the explorer and orientalist, and the adventurer, Giovanni Casanova.
EXTENT: Approximately 300 volumes, plus manuscript material, periodical notices, newspaper clippings, etc.
PROVENANCE: Donated in 1985 by long-time member of the St. Louis Mercantile Library, Wray Brown.
ACCESS: This is collection M-110. This collection is available for on-site use only in the Rare Book and Manuscripts Reading Room. Some of the collection may be photocopied, digitally scanned or photographed, depending on condition. Researchers are advised to call ahead concerning changes in hours due to University intersessions and holidays. The St. Louis Mercantile Library is located on levels one and two of the Thomas Jefferson Library building. More information about conducting research with the archival collections of the Library, including current building hours and reading room policies, can be found on our Research page.
RESTRICTIONS: None
Preferred Citation note: The preferred citation for this collection is “From the Special Collections of the St. Louis Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri – St. Louis.”
