Graham's Magazine Manuscripts, 1843/1847

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

The collection is open to research

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Graham's Magazine Manuscripts, Ms1985-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract:
Magazine, published in Philadelphia, founded in 1826 as The Casket and purchased by George Rex Graham in 1839, who changed the name to Graham's Magazine and was editor from 1843 to 1847. The collection consists of forty-four manuscripts, all published in the magazine during the period of Graham's editorship. Manuscripts include book reviews, essays, poetry, fiction, and humor.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Graham's Magazine Manuscripts, Ms1985-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of forty-four manuscripts, all published in Graham's Magazine between 1843 and 1847. Manuscripts include book reviews, essays, poetry, fiction, and humor. Authors represented include Mrs. H.M.F. Annan, Joseph C. Neal, George Hill, and Mrs. M.N. McDonald.

Biographical / historical:

Magazine, published in Philadelphia, founded in 1826 as The Casket and purchased by George Rex Graham in 1839, who changed the name to Graham's Magazine and was editor from 1843 to 1847.

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 1986.
Processing information:

The collection is unprocessed. Minimal description was completed prior to 2001.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard