Robert Clark & Company, 1867 - 1922
Scope and Contents
More than 100 blue paper folders, arranged alphabetically, each labeled with the name and biographical information of an author with a publishing account at the company. The folders contain, variously loose, glued, or taped in, various material in reference to the author including photographs, letters, papers, newspaper clippings, notes, documents, manuscripts, and other ephemera. The majority of letters are addressed to Alexander Hill, a partner in the firm.
Dates
- 1867 - 1922
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Robert Clarke & Company (after 1894 the Robert Clarke Company) was a publisher and bookseller based in Cincinnati, Ohio operative from 1858-1909. The Company printed books for individuals and societies, primarily on topics related to American literature, history, and archaeology. The company was founded in 1858 when Scotsman Robert Clarke (b. 1829) bought out Cincinnati firm H.W. Derby & Co. in partnership with John W. Dale and Roderick D. Barney. In 1874 they were joined by Howard Barney and Alexander Hill. In addition to new works, the firm was known for publishing reprints of rare or difficult to find materials.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Norwegian
From the Collection: Persian
From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu