Not many people are aware that the greatest collection of books and manuscripts of the celebrated French novelist and playwright Alexandre Dumas outside of Paris is housed at the Auckland Central Library as part of Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections.
Dumas’s most recognized works include The Three Musketeers; The Man with the Iron Mask; and, The Count of Monte Cristo and his works are still enjoyed by readers and movie goers to this day. There is no doubt that Dumas and his works maintain an enduring fascination for the modern audience and reader.
In this interview Haunui Royal talks to Kate de Courcy, who recently retired from Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections and who for many years was responsible for overseeing the Reed Dumas Collection.
Tune into the next episode to learn about Frank Reed the Dumas collector.
In the library catalogue: discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search?query=Reed%20Dumas&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
To access this collection or to find out more please email: specialcollections@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
and ask about the Reed Dumas Collection
