Marcosson, Isaac Frederick, 1876-1961

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Birth 1876

Death 1961

Language: English,

Biographical notes:

Isaac Frederick Marcosson (1876-1961), a journalist and author, was city editor of the Louisville "Times" from 1894-1903 and associate editor of "World's Work" from 1903-1907. From 1907-1910 he was financial editor of the "Saturday Evening Post" and then associate editor of "Munsey's Magazine" from 1910-1913. After 1913 Marcosson was a contributer to the "Saturday Evening Post" and also wrote "Anaconda" a history of the Anaconda Mining Company in 1957 and "Before I Forget" in 1959.

From the description of Papers, 1899-1960. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28480458

Marcosson was the protege and friend of Henry Watterson toward the end of the latter's career in Louisville.

From the description of Marse Henry : typescript, ca. 1951. (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 13865101