"How About This?" Promotion Package., 01/01/1924-12/31/1924

File — Box: 12, Folder: 8

Identifier: 42609

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Fitzhugh Green, Sr., Papers consist of Green's correspondence; diaries and notebooks; manuscripts (autograph and typed) to articles and prospective books; reprints of articles/papers; clippings from newspapers and magazines; and photographs including many negatives of family and a notable set of glass slides showing scenes from his Arctic travels. Most prominent are the series consisting of correspondence, scrapbooks, articles, notebooks and journals belonging to Green about the Crocker Land Expedition (dating from 1912-1916/17). A small box of Green's files relating to his service in the Navy is included. These papers consist primarily of official correspondence between Green and the Navy Department concerning personnel matters such as his assignments, leave, and salary. It should be noted that all material, including clippings, journals, and notebooks relating to the Crocker Land Expedition are grouped together in the same series. Refer to the Series Synopsis for an outline of the arrangement of the material in this collection. Material concerning Fitzhugh Green can also be found in the papers of Fitzhugh Green, Jr., which are housed in the Special Collections Division of Georgetown University Library.

Dates

01/01/1924-12/31/1924

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (14 Hollinger Document Cases, 5 Slim Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains printed promotional material for a series of articles on popular science by FG for the George Matthew Adams Service, entitled, "How About This?" Introductory letter states: "Nearly every man, woman and child in the country is vividly interested in at least one branch of Scientific Progress and Endeavor. That is the big reason behind our starting a popular Science feature, How About This, samples enclosed. Fitzhugh Green will edit this great work for us. He is a graduate of two universities; an explorer of note; and the most striking and original writer of science news in popular form living today..." Printed samples of numerous articles by FG included.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GREEN, FITZHUGH, SR. - "HOW ABOUT THIS?" PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL: Printed Item

GREEN, FITZHUGH, SR. - "HOW ABOUT THIS?" ARTICLES: Printed Item

ADAMS, GEORGE MATTHEW - PUBLICATION SERIES: "HOW ABOUT THIS": Printed Item