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Edward Everett Hale Letters

A description of the items at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909.
Title: Edward Everett Hale Letters
Inclusive Dates: 1884-1897
Quantity: 1 folder (SC)
Abstract: Two letters by the American author and Unitarian minister.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909) was an American author and Unitarian minister. Hale was involved in many social reform movements, including abolition and popular education. He was also well known for his 1863 short story, "The Man Without a Country," which promoted patriotic support of the Union.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Edward Everett Hale Letters consist of two short notes by Hale. The first is handwritten and dated 15 Mar 1884, sent to an unknown correspondent. The second is typewritten and dated 5 Oct 1897, and responds to a request that Hale come speak in Cleveland, Ohio. Both are written on "39 Highland St., Roxbury, Mass." letterhead.

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Arrangement of the Collection

Items are arranged in chronological order.

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Restrictions

Access 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.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909.

Places

Roxbury (Boston, Mass.) -- History.

Genres and Forms

Correspondence.

Occupations

Authors.
Clergy.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Edward Everett Hale Letters,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Purchased, 1966.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: LMD
Date: 28 Apr 2010
Revision history:

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