Elbert Hubbard's Scrapbook, 1923

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Elbert Hubbard's Scrapbook, MS 740, Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society

Summary

Extent:
1 item
Creator:
Hubbard, Elbert
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Elbert Hubbard's Scrapbook, MS 740, Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This is a collection of Elbert Hubbard's favorite sayings from the ancient poets up through the 20th century.

Notes:

Title Page: Elbert Hubbard's Scrapbook Containing the Inspired and Inspiring Selections, Gathered During a Life Time of Discriminating Reading for his Own Use.

Contains Paul G. McIntire's signature inside front cover; Original cardboard covers tied with string.

Biographical / historical:

Elbert Green Hubbard (June 19, 1856 - May 7, 1915) was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher and best known as the founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, New York. Hubbard was an influential exponent of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Acquisition information:
Unknown. Most likely withdrawn material from Charlottesville Public Library
Physical location:
Archive Room File Cabinet
Physical description:
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Indexed terms

Subjects:
Literature -- Collections