Marble, Manton, 1834-1917

Manton Marble (1834-1917) was a journalist, editor, and publisher of the New York World. James was an American novelist, short-story writer, critic, and dramatist.

From the guide to the Correspondence with Henry James, 1901-1916., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Editor and publisher.

From the description of Manton Marble papers, 1838-1916 (bulk 1864-1898). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981175

Manton Marble was a journalist, editor, and publisher of the New York World. James was an American novelist, short-story writer, critic, and dramatist.

From the description of Correspondence with Henry James, 1901-1916. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79074786

Manton Marble was a journalist, editor and owner of N.Y. World.

From the description of ALS, 1885 March 18, New York to Malcolm Hay. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 37190431

Epithet: American journalist

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001128.0x0002dd

Biographical Note

• 1834, Nov. 16: Born, Worcester, Mass.
• 1855: Graduated, University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y.
• 1862 - 1876 : Editor and proprietor, New York World, New York, N.Y.
• 1864: Supported George B. McClellan for president Married Delia West (died 1869)
• 1874: Wrote platform for New York state Democratic Party
• 1876: Wrote platform for national Democratic Party
• 1878: Published Secret Chapter of Political History ... (New York: New York Sun)
• 1879: Married Abby Williams Lambard
• 1885: Delegate to European bimetallic congress
• 1917, July 24: Died, Allington Castle, Kent, England

From the guide to the Manton Marble Papers, 1838-1916, (bulk 1864-1898), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)