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Merle De Vore Johnson papers

Title
Merle De Vore Johnson papers, 1849-1935, bulk (1926-1935).
Author
Johnson, Merle, 1874-1935.
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Additional Authors
  • Abbey, Edwin Austin, 1852-1911.
  • Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958.
  • Deland, Margaret, 1857-1945.
  • Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940.
  • Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone), 1849-1913.
  • Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956.
  • Oakley, Thornton, 1881-1953.
  • Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911.
  • Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924.
Description
2.1 linear feet (5 boxes).
Summary
Collection consists of an autograph collection and Johnson's research papers and bibliographic reference files.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Autographs.
  • Photographs.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Biography (note)
  • Merle De Vore Johnson (1874-1935) was an American bibliographer and book collector, as well as a cartoonist and illustrator.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 1574
OCLC
NYPW93-A325
Author
Johnson, Merle, 1874-1935.
Title
Merle De Vore Johnson papers, 1849-1935, bulk (1926-1935).
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Merle De Vore Johnson (1874-1935) was an American bibliographer and book collector, as well as a cartoonist and illustrator. He compiled bibliographies on Mark Twain, James Branch Cabell and American first editions, and collected books and pamphlets by and about Woodrow Wilson. His identification of first issues of works by American authors and his bibliographical research established him as the leading authority on American books from 1835 to 1935, especially those published after 1870. He also illustrated many books and contributed illustrations and cartoons to popular magazines.
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Occupation
Bibliographers.
Added Author
Abbey, Edwin Austin, 1852-1911.
Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958.
Deland, Margaret, 1857-1945.
Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940.
Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone), 1849-1913.
Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956.
Oakley, Thornton, 1881-1953.
Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911.
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924.
LCCN
ms 70001745
Research Call Number
MssCol 1574
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