Clark, Lewis Gaylord, 1808-1873

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Dates:
Birth 1808-10-05
Death 1873-11-03

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Editor of "Knickerbocker Magazine."

From the description of Letters of Lewis Gaylord Clark [manuscript], 1834-1867. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647804933

Lewis Gaylord Clark was an American author and editor, best known for his work with Knickerbocker Magazine. Born in Otisco, New York, Clark and his twin brother, Willis, were locally educated, and were encouraged to seek literary careers. Lewis Clark moved to New York City in 1832 and invested in the periodical Knickerbocker, becoming its editor. Under his editorship, the magazine become a popular success, publishing diverse works by many prominent American authors, and appealling to a conservative, cosmopolitan audience. Clark himself wrote the influential Editor's Table column, filled with gossip and celebrity news, which was soon imitated by other periodicals. Clark is also remembered for his curious and persistent animosity toward Edgar Allen Poe.

From the description of Lewis Gaylord Clark letter to My dear Mr. Childs, 1858 Nov.9. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 81275092

American editor.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Junius S. Morgan, 1836 June 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270623466

Editor and author. Clark was a contributor to Harper's Magazine and other periodicals.

From the description of Letter, 1841 January 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122364409

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Subjects:

  • Publishers and publishing
  • Editors
  • Periodical editors

Occupations:

  • Editors

Places:

  • Clinton Hall (New York) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)

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