Isaac Frederick Marcosson papers, 1899-1960
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Marcosson, Isaac Frederick, 1876-1961.
- Title
- Isaac Frederick Marcosson papers
- Dates
- 1899-1960 (inclusive)18991960
- Quantity
- 4.50 cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02517
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Isaac Frederick Marcosson (1876-1961), a journalist and author, was city editor of the Louisville "Times" from 1894-1903 and associate editor of "World's Work" from 1903-1907. From 1907-1910 he was financial editor of the "Saturday Evening Post" and then associate editor of "Munsey's Magazine" from 1910-1913. After 1913 Marcosson was a contributer to the "Saturday Evening Post" and also wrote "Anaconda" a history of the Anaconda Mining Company in 1957 and "Before I Forget" in 1959.
Content Description
Collection contains materials relating to Marcosson's literary career, including correspondence (1899-1960); newspaper clippings with book reviews of Marcosson's works (1917-1959); articles by Marcosson that appeared in the "Saturday Evening Post" (1921-1945); photographs of Marcosson; and manuscripts for "Anaconda," "Before I Forget," and "Whenever Men Trade."
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Journalism.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Authors, American.
- Journalists.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Marcosson, Isaac Frederick, 1876-1961 -- Anaconda.
- Marcosson, Isaac Frederick, 1876-1961 -- Before I forget.
- Marcosson, Isaac Frederick, 1876-1961 -- Whenever men trade.
