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Smith, Francis Hopkinson. Letters to George H. Yenowine, 1895-1896

By RBML Staff and Meg Hixon

Collection Overview

Title: Smith, Francis Hopkinson. Letters to George H. Yenowine, 1895-1896

ID: 01/02/02/POST-1650 MS 0012

Creator: Yenowine, George H.

Extent: 52.0 Items

Arrangement: The letters are arranged chronologically and mounted in a bound volume. Envelopes are placed at the end.

Date Acquired: 00/00/2004

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

This collection consists primarily of letters that Francis Hopkinson Smith wrote to George H. Yenowine in 1895 and 1896. The letters concern Smith's speaking engagements around the United States.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection (52 items) consists of correspondence addressed to George H. Yenowine of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including 45 letters, 3 telegrams, and 4 envelopes dated January 25, 1895-December 30, 1896. Yenowine's primary correspondent, Francis Hopkinson Smith, wrote frequently about his speaking engagements throughout the Upper Midwest and the South, often asking Yenowine to print circulars or arrange lectures. He discussed scheduling changes, speaking fees, his low opinion of other agents, and, on one occasion, subjects for a possible three-night lecture series. Smith also enclosed brief newspaper clippings in a few of his letters. Additional letters from agents and prospective hosts also relate to Smith's public appearances.

See Administrative/Biographical History for more information.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions:

This collection is the physical property of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Intellectual property rights, including copyright, may reside with the materials' creator(s) or their heirs.

The library welcomes requests for reproductions made from works in our collections, though restrictions may apply to certain materials. Please contact the library with any questions.

Acquisition Source: W. K. Tucker

Finding Aid Revision History: Revised by Meg Hixon, July 2016

Other Note: Former shelfmark: MS Q 816 Sm5o

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