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Graham's Magazine Manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1985-006

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.

Dates

  • 1843 - 1847

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Historical Note

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.

Extent

0.3 Cubic Feet (1 box)

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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 1986.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Graham's Magazine Manuscripts by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

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

Title
Graham's Magazine Manuscripts, 1843-1847
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Special Collections and University Archives Staff
Date
2014 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308