James Curry papers, 1856-1858.

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James Curry papers, 1856-1858.

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Collection includes five letters, dated 1856 May 17 to 1858 October 7, from publishers Joseph Funk and Sons, of Mountain Valley, Va., to their book agent, James Curry of Nickell's Mill, Monroe County, Va. The letters discuss supply and demand, cost, production, and shipment of the work Harmonia Sacra, a popular Mennonite hymnbook written in shape-note style. Specific subjects mentioned include the need for a new fount of type, competition with northern publishers, carelessness of the depot agents in Staunton, Va., and the continuation of James Curry's agency. Also included is a note written by Curry affirming his willingness to continue his agency and stating the terms of his agency. Acquired as part of the George Washington Flowers Collection of Southern Americana.

6 items (0.1 lin. ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7939172

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Curry, James, 1946-

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James Curry was a book agent for publishers Joseph Funk & Sons, in Nickell's Mill, Monroe County, Va. (now W.Va.) From the description of James Curry papers, 1856-1858. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 650587048 ...

Joseph Funk & Sons

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George Washington Flowers Collection of Southern Americana

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The George Washington Flowers Collection of Southern Americana (sometimes referred to as the George Washington Flowers Memorial Collection) honors George Washington Flowers, a trustee of Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) from 1897-1918. Some of his children graduated from Trinity College, including Robert Lee Flowers, President of Duke University from 1941-1948. The collection was established and endowed by his children for the purpose of collecting materials concerning the history and literature o...

Mennonite Church

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