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John Erskine Collection, 1898-1941

Title: John Erskine Collection 1898-1941

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Century Company records

Title: Century Company records

The Century Company published the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, which was widely regarded as the best general periodical of its time, performing a role as cultural arbiter during the 1880s and 1890s. It was founded in New York City in 1881 and also published the children's magazine St. Nicholas, dictionaries, and books. The Century Company records date from 1870 to the 1930s and chiefly contain correspondence with contributors, readers, public figures, and literary agents. A number of manuscripts and proofs in the collection are extensively edited and taken with annotations on letters provide a detailed record of the outlook, standards, and functions of the company.

ArchivalResource: 60.4 linear feet; 151 boxes

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Erskine, John, 1879-1951. Papers of John Erskine [manuscript], 1898-1948.

Title: Papers of John Erskine [manuscript], 1898-1948.

Autograph manuscripts include the poem, "The Sunbeams," written for Cousin Grace and dated April 19, 1898 and the poem, "Childhood," copied, dated December 16, 1914, and signed by Erskine for the autograph collection of Howes Norris, Jr. Collection also includes a signed article, "A Teacher of literature," torn from a book, and a signed photograph of Erskine, dated November 14, 1948, photographed by James Abresch. Bulk of collection includes 12 letters from Erskine, dated from 1917 through 1941, which primarily discuss individual works or are responses for autographs. Works mentioned include the play, "Hearts enduring;" "The Moral obligation," and "Galahad." Two 1932 letters concern finding a toastmaster for the dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Author's Club; Erskine has spoken to James Howard Bridge concerning a toastmaster. Letter of January 13, 1941 to Margaret Sutton Briscoe shows Erskine's interest in her writing her memories. Correspondents include Glen W. Blodgett, Lola Kovener, Bryon Johnson Rees, Leo Leonard Twinem, Katherine Lee Bates, William Griffith, John Stuart Groves, J. John Munson, and Margaret Sutton Briscow.

ArchivalResource: 16 items.

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