Research Catalog

Title

G.A. Pfeiffer chess collection, 1837-1933.

Author

Pfeiffer, Gustavus Adolphus, 1872-1953

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

Additional Authors

• Lasker, Emanuel, 1868-1941
• Marshall, Frank James, 1877-1944
• Steinitz, William, 1836-1900

Subject

• Chess
• Chess problems

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Biography (note)

• Gustavus Adolphus Pfeiffer (1872-1953) was an American businessman and philanthropist who collected chessmen and chess related materials. He was active in the Marshall Chess Club in New York City.

Language (note)

• in French.

Processing Action (note)

• Cataloged

Call Number

MssCol 2397

OCLC

NYPW94-A196

Author

Pfeiffer, Gustavus Adolphus, 1872-1953. Collector

Title

G.A. Pfeiffer chess collection, 1837-1933.

Description

.8 linear foot (2 boxes, 1 v.)

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Summary

Collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, facsimiles of autographs, and printed matter related to chess. Correspondence includes letters, 1837-1922, by notable chess players and world champions; and picture postcards, 1910-1933. Also, facsimiles of autographs of chess masters, manuscripts concerning chess tournaments, and five volumes of chess problems and their solutions (some in manuscript form).

Biography

Gustavus Adolphus Pfeiffer (1872-1953) was an American businessman and philanthropist who collected chessmen and chess related materials. He was active in the Marshall Chess Club in New York City.

Language

Some chess problems in French.

Finding Aids

Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

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Added Author

Lasker, Emanuel, 1868-1941.

Marshall, Frank James, 1877-1944.

Steinitz, William, 1836-1900.

Research Call Number

MssCol 2397