Dates: 1570-1967, undated, bulk dates 1803-1940. Size: 3.5 linear feet in 8 boxes and 1 oversize folder. Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center, Special Collections. The Autograph and Manuscript Collection brings together the collections from several notable donors including Klaus O. Asher, Peggy P. Lebold, Ralph Geoffrey Newman, Robert R. Nunn and Edward H. Weiss. The contents include a range of autographed (signed) documents from notable historical and public personalities including actors, authors, musicians, political figures, royal leaders and scientists that spans over three centuries. Among the document types are correspondence, drawings, manuscripts, notes, photographs, poems, publications and sentiments. [Finding Aid]