As the international center for Poe studies, the Poe Museum has the world’s largest collection of Poe memorabilia, ephemera, and artifacts. The Poe Museum holds more of Edgar Allan Poe’s possessions than any other institution. Researchers can access the museum’s renowned collection of first editions, manuscripts, letters, images, and more.
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Research
If you are researching Edgar Allan Poe or Poe-related topics, contact the Poe Museum Curator at collections@poemuseum.org for all inquiries.
The Poe Museum Library
The Poe Museum library hosts a vast collection of rare manuscripts, letters, pictures, and more. If you would like to use our library for research purposes, contact the Poe Museum Curator at collections@poemuseum.org for an appointment.
Image Licensing
The Poe Museum’s image collection includes hundreds of photographs, paintings, engravings, and drawings of Edgar Allan Poe and Poe-related people, places, and illustrations. If you are interested in using any of these images for your project, contact the Poe Museum Curator at collections@poemuseum.org