Elbert Hubbard Letter, 1900
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915
- Abstract:
- Letter by the American writer and lecturer.
- Extent:
- 1 folder (SC)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
-
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Elbert Hubbard Letter,
Background
- Scope and content:
-
The Elbert Hubbard Letter is a 5-page handwritten letter dated 17 Nov 1900 and addressed to "Mr. Wagner," possibly Hubbard's business agent. It is written on letterhead from Winship House in Sparta, Wisconsin. In the letter, Hubbard complains that he was not paid for one of his lectures in Minneapolis and discusses his future tour schedule.
- Biographical / historical:
-
Elbert Green Hubbard (1865-1915) was an American writer, editor, and publisher. He spent years as a successful businessman and salesman before becoming involved in the arts and crafts movement. In 1895, he founded the "Roycroft," a craft colony and private press in East Aurora, New York. He soon became famous for his writing and enterprising philosophy and was also a very popular lecturer.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased, 1966.
- Arrangement:
-
Single item.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
-
The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.
- Terms of access:
-
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
- Preferred citation:
-
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Elbert Hubbard Letter,
- Location of this collection:
-
Special Collections Research CenterSyracuse University LibrariesBird Library, Room 600Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
- Contact:
- 315.443.2697scrc@syr.edu