Adams, John Quincy, 1857-1919

Letters to Richard Watson Gilder, editor of the Century Magazine.
1) To Gilder from John Quincy Adams, April 17, 1899. (On stationery of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.) Has resigned his professorship and means to go abroad "to work out ideas of Art with relation to Political Economy." Intends to spend a year with [Patrick] Geddes co-writing a book on the subject. Also wants to find a way of making the upcoming Paris Exposition "a great educational force--not dormant as most of our expositions are--but a vital force even in the non-technical visitor."
2) To the Editor of the Century from the New York City Art Commission, January 26, 1914. (On the commission's letterhead stationary.) Sends a pamphlet and asks him to publicize the commission's work in the magazine. Signed by Adams as Assistant Secretary.
3) To Gilder from Adams, Philadelphia, November 27, no year. (On stationery of the National Arts Club [New York].) Asks for an introduction to Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer [an architecture critic].

John Quincey [sic] Adams, died 12 February 1919 in Staten Island, New York, age 62. Born 18 Jan 1857. Occupation: Secretary... Father's name: Charles Adams.

pp. 117-118. Dr. John Quincy Adams, born January 17, 1857 at Harrisville, Lewis County, NY. Studies: Rock River Seminary, Wheaton College. Taught school in Illinois in the 1870s and 1880s. Principal of schools in Des Plaines for five years. B.S. at Northwestern University 1889. Studied political economy in Europe -- Paris, Vienna, Berlin, Halle, U. of Halle awarded PhD in 1892. In 1893, chosen as an instructor of political science at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

p. 197. John Quincy Adams born 17 Jan 1857 at Fullerburg, Lewis County, NY. B.S. 1889 at Northwestern University. Studied at the universities of Halle, Paris, Vienna, and Berlin 1889-92, PhD from Halle. Assistant Professor Political Science in University of Pennsylvania 1892-99; study in British Museum and elsewhere 1899-1901. Member of American Economic Association, American Academy of Political and Social Science, Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of Middle States and Maryland. Wife: Mary Louise Hendee, married 25 Dec 1882 in Sandwich, Ill.