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William Romaine Newbold Papers, 1894-1926 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 cubic feet
Abstract:
William Romaine Newbold was a professor and dean at the University of Pennsylvania at the turn of the twentieth century. Newbold had a great interest is puzzles, codes, and cryptography. This interest led to his work to decipher a famous coded text, commonly referred to as the Voynich Manuscript. The William Romaine Newbold Papers pertain to his work with ciphers and codes.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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William Romaine Newbold papers, 1865-1926 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
William Romaine Newbold (1865-1926) was an American philosopher who served on faculty at the University of Pennsylvania from 1907 to 1926. Teaching both Latin and Philosophy, Newbold is perhaps best known for his work delving into antiquarian mysteries. This collection contains material from two pieces of scholarship by Newbold during his time at the University of Pennsylvania.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]