Found 15 collections related to Publishers and publishing -- New York (State) -- New York

Rodman Gilder (1877-1953) was an American editor and author. He was editor of Criterion and Credit Monthly and wrote on various subjects. The best known of his literary works is The Battery New York, a History (1935). He was also the archivist of Century Associates. Collection consists of notes and sources for Gilder's writings, papers relating to the history and business operations of the Century Company between 1913 and 1914, and some personal papers. Materials for Gilder's writings include correspondence, typescripts of articles, and research notes for biographies of Don Marquis and Joan of Arc. Century Company papers contain copies of memoranda and letters, circulation analyses for the Century and St. Nicholas magazines, financial records, by-laws, published histories, catalog of publications for 1913, two posters illustrated by Maxfield Parrish and Henry McCarter, and printed matter. Gilder's personal papers include some correspondence, memorabilia and photograph of his father, Richard Watson Gilder. less

Bolton Hall (1854-1938) was an American lawyer and author. He prepared the expurgated text of the King James version of the Bible (called The Living Bible) in addition to writing and speaking on topics such as social reform and political economy. He was a founder of the Longshoremen's Union and the New York Tax Reform Association, was a disciple of Henry George, and an advocate of the single tax and model tenement housing. Collection contains Hall's writings, correspondence, personal papers, and scrapbooks. Papers consist primarily of his writings, both fiction and non-fiction, on various subjects and include typescripts, galley proofs, articles, and speeches. Also, correspondence, 1895-1938, writings of others, miscellaneous personal papers, and Hall's scrapbooks. less

John Foster Carr (1869-1939), lecturer and author, promoted the education and Americanization of immigrants, particularly Italian immigrants. He was founder and director of the Immigrant Publication Society; was active in the American Library Association (ALA), promoting the "Books for Everybody" campaign in New York City; and helped with the ALA's book drive for U.S. armed forces, ca. 1918-1920. He wrote a series of guides to the U.S. for Italian, Jewish and Polish immigrants; and wrote or edited other books and articles on immigration, libraries, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence. Collection contains correspondence, materials relating to "Books for Everybody" campaign, writings by Carr and his family, photographs, and printed matter. Correspondence, 1909-1940, concerns his activities as director of the Immigrant Publication Society, his series of guides for immigrants, speaking engagements, and personal and family matters. "Books for Everybody" materials include legal and financial records, notes, memoranda, and scrapbook of clippings. Writings by Carr consist of manuscripts and typescripts of his speeches on immigrants and Americanization, drafts of articles and projected biographies; galleys and printed copy of book by his wife Emma Lilian Dana; and manuscripts of sermons, 1801-1830, by his great grandfather, Rev. John Clarke. Also, cardfiles, notes, photographs of immigrants and art work of Sarah J. Eddy, and printed materials. less

Collection consists of letters from prominent authors acknowledging invitations to attend complimentary Fruit Festival given by the Association at the Crystal Palace in New York City; and issues of the American Publishers Circular and Literary Gazette for Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 1855, containing detailed descriptions of the festival. less

The New York Times Company records. Autograph file is a collection of personal and business letters, letters to the editor, legal documents, photographs, and notes created or signed by prominent individuals and sent to the publishers and staff of The New York Times. The main sources of this collection are the papers of the publishers, although items may come from any of the collections within the New York Times Company records. less

Letters and poems of American editor, poet, and songwriter, George Pope Morris. Letters relate chiefly to a falling out between Morris and James Watson Webb, and to the business of publishing. An emended manuscript draft of his poem "The Millionaire" is present, as are offprints of other poems. less

Letters to and from American soldier, publisher, and author George Haven Putnam relating to matters of writing, publishing, editorial concerns, and "a scheme for the incorporation of the Knickerbocker Press." One letter, dated February 11, 1864, is written to Putnam's parents George Palmer Putnam and Victorine Haven Putnam, and concerns his service in the Civil War. Other correspondents include Edward Jenks, Frank H. Vizetelly, Ralcy Husted Bell, Worthington Chauncey Ford, Emily Fowler Ford, and Gordon L. Ford. less

Letters to and from publisher Joseph F. Taylor concerning J. F. Taylor &Company and related business matters; professional and social engagements; and a manuscript copy of the poem "American for Me" by Henry Van Dyke in Van Dyke's hand, accompanied by a letter and typed transcription. less

The papers consist of correspondence, circular letters, clippings, U.S. Customs accounts of distilled spirits, a sworn statement of Bowen's abolitionist beliefs, and other personal and professional papers belonging to Henry C. Bowen, a collector for the Internal Revenue Service. and founder of the Independent, an abolitionist magazine. Correspondence is predominantly outgoing and discusses both personal matters and professional issues relating to the Independent and his work for the Internal Revenue Service. Notable recipients include Gordon Lester Ford, and his wife, Emily Fowler Ford less

George Jones (1811-1891) was the first publisher of the New York Times. He founded the New-York Daily Times in 1851 with Henry J. Raymond and Edward B. Wesley. After Raymond's death in 1869, Jones took over the editorship of the paper. The collection, dating 1866-1891 and 1930, comprises letters written to George Jones, publisher and editor of the New York Times, 1871-1888, chiefly by prominent persons regarding U.S. politics, as well as some family letters, invitations, and unsorted items, 1866-1891 and 1930. Letters refer to New York Times editorial positions, Ulysses S. Grant's presidency and his bid for a third term in 1880, efforts to establish a retirement fund for Grant, and other matters reflecting Jones's influence in national and Republican Party affairs. Notable correspondents include James G. Blaine, Andrew Carnegie, George W. Childs, Jay Gould, Ulysses S. Grant, General Nelson A. Miles, Edwin B. Morgan, Daniel E. Sickles, Oscar S. Straus, Elihu B. Washburne, and Fernando Wood. The collection also includes letters from New York Times staff and the paper's foreign correspondents, and requests for employment with the Times. less