Letters and agreements, 1854-1859.

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Letters and agreements, 1854-1859.

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Consists of letters chiefly to Joshua A. Dix, mainly concerning Putnam's Monthly Magazine. Includes 78 letters from George William Curtis, who served as associate editor of the magazine and became a partner in the firm in 1857; letters from Frederick Law Olmsted, who was also a partner; and letters from contributors. Also includes partnership agreements, blank checks, and a business card.

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Curtis, George William, 1824-1892

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George William Curtis (February 24, 1824 – August 31, 1892) was an American writer and public speaker, born in Providence, Rhode Island, of New Englander ancestry. A Republican, he spoke in favor of African-American equality and civil rights. Curtis, the son of George and Mary Elizabeth (Burrill) Curtis, was born in Providence on February 24, 1824. His mother died when he was two. At six he was sent with his elder brother to school in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, where he remained for fi...

Dix, Edwards & Company.

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Dix, Edwards & Company were the publishers of Putnam's Monthly Magazine. From the description of Letters and agreements, 1854-1859. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122520987 ...

Dix, Edwards & Company (firm).

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Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903

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Landscape architect. From the description of Frederick Law Olmsted papers, 1777-1952 (bulk 1838-1903). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979908 American landscape designer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Charles A. Dana, 1876 July 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872066 Landscape architect. Related material in Biography and Genealogy Files under 'F.L. Olmsted.' From the description ...

Dix, Joshua A.,

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