Papers of Opie Percival Read [manuscript], 1885-1917.

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Papers of Opie Percival Read [manuscript], 1885-1917.

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The papers contain eight letters chiefly re his interest in submitting short stories and sketches for publication in various periodicals and other matters pertaining to his work as author and editor including syndication and payment. There is also a magazine photograph of Read, a drawing of him by Art Young, two pen and ink drawings of him standing, also by Young, and a pen and ink drawing by Young used to illustrate one of Read's stories. The correspondents include William Gerard Chapman, Samuel Sidney McClure, and I.D. Marshall.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Young, Art, 1866-1943

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Chapman, William Gerard, 1877-1945

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Read, Opie Percival, 1852-1939

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American novelist and humorist. From the description of Papers of Opie Percival Read [manuscript], 1885-1917. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647817281 Opie Percival Read was an American author and journalist, best known for his humorous novels. Born and raised in Tennessee, he apprenticed with a newspaper and attended Neophagen College, later travelling around the country before settling in Chicago in 1887. He worked as a journalist and typesetter, before foun...

McClure, S. S. (Samuel Sidney), 1857-1949

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Journalist, writer of books for boys. From the description of S.S. McClure check to James Barnes, 1898 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 53795304 American publisher. From the description of Letter to Edward Sylvester Ellis, 1892 October 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51846140 ...