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curryjames Inventory of the James Curry Papers, 1856-1858 Processed by: Noah Huffman; machine-readable finding aid created by: Noah Huffman David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 004344510

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: July 2010Processed by Noah Huffman, July 2010; finding aid encoded by Noah Huffman, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, July 2010 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and local Style Guide Inventory of the James Curry Papers, 1856-1858 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University Curry, James. James Curry Papers, 1856-1858 Material inEnglish 0.1 Linear Feet 6 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. James Curry was a book agent for Joseph Funk and Sons, in Nickell's Mill, Monroe County, Va. (now W.Va.) Collection includes five letters, dated 1856 May 17 to 1858 October 7, from publishers Joseph Funk and Sons, of Mountain Valley, Va., to their book agent, James Curry of Nickell's Mill, Monroe County, Va. The letters discuss supply and demand, cost, production, and shipment of the work Harmonia Sacra, a popular Mennonite hymnbook written in shape-note style. Specific subjects mentioned include the need for a new fount of type, competition with northern publishers, carelessness of the depot agents in Staunton, Va., and the continuation of James Curry's agency. Also included is a note written by Curry affirming his willingness to continue his agency and stating the terms of his agency. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], James Curry Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Provenance

The James Curry Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a purchase in 1980.

Processing Information

Processed by Noah Huffman, July 2010

Encoded by Noah Huffman, July 2010

Accession from 1980 is described in this finding aid.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Biographical Note

James Curry was a book agent for Joseph Funk and Sons, in Nickell's Mill, Monroe County, Va. (now W.Va.)

Collection Overview

Collection includes five letters, dated 1856 May 17 to 1858 October 7, from publishers Joseph Funk and Sons, of Mountain Valley, Va., to their book agent, James Curry of Nickell's Mill, Monroe County, Va. The letters discuss supply and demand, cost, production, and shipment of the work Harmonia Sacra, a popular Mennonite hymnbook written in shape-note style. Specific subjects mentioned include the need for a new fount of type, competition with northern publishers, carelessness of the depot agents in Staunton, Va., and the continuation of James Curry's agency. Also included is a note written by Curry affirming his willingness to continue his agency and stating the terms of his agency. Acquired as part of the George Washington Flowers Collection of Southern Americana.

Subject Headings

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Curry, James. Joseph Funk & Sons. Mennonite Church--Hymns. Music printing--United States--History. Music publishing--United States--History. Booksellers and bookselling--History--19th century. Publishers and publishing--History--19th century. Virginia--History--19th century. George Washington Flowers Collection of Southern Americana. Contents of Collection James Curry Papers, 1856-1858 (1 folder) 1Letter from Joseph Funk and Sons, 1856 May 17 Letter from Joseph Funk and Sons, 1857 February 9 Letter from Joseph Funk and Sons, 1857 March 3 Letter from Joseph Funk and Sons, 1858 March 16 Letter from Joseph Funk and Sons, 1858 October 7 Note from James Curry to Joseph Funk and Sons.