Letter and list : Chicago, to James W. Ellsworth, 1896 Jan. 30.

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Letter and list : Chicago, to James W. Ellsworth, 1896 Jan. 30.

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A letter from the club secretary, George Higginson, regarding the upcoming meeting of the Caxton Club and the group's elections and finances. Accompanied by a list of members under consideration for the Council election.

2 items (2 p.) ; 26 cm.

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Caxton club

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Founded in Chicago in 1895 for the "literary study and promotion of the arts pertaining to the production of books." Toward this end the Club arranhes lectures and exhibits and occassionally publishes books. From the original membership of fifteen, the Club has grown to several hundred members. From the description of Caxton Club papers, 1923-1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122445287 The Caxton Club was founded in 1895 by collectors, publishers, designers, and librarian...

Higginson, George

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Ellsworth, James W. (James William), 1849-1925

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James W. Ellsworth was initially reluctant to participate in the development of a World's Fair in Chicago. After learning that the planners of the Exposition envisioned an international exposition, Ellsworth directed all his energies to the successful development of the "Dream City." Ellsworth's contributions to the Exposition ranged from working with the railroad companies to raise capital, purchasing the Lorenzo Lotto portrait of Columbus, participating on the Exposition's Board of Directors, ...