Day Otis Kellogg letters, 1841-1899 and undated
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Summary
- Creator:
- Kellogg, D. O. (Day Otis), 1837-, Bird, Frederic Mayer, 1838-1908, and Todd, David P. (David Peck), 1855-1939
- Abstract:
- Day Otis Kellogg, was a professor of literature at the University of Kansas and editor of the American edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Collection comprises letters written to and by D. O. Kellogg, dated 1841-1899 and undated. Topics generally involve Encyclopaedia Britannica articles, including editorial corrections and the selection of authors. In addition, there are two circulars concerning Kellogg family genealogy. There are 13 letters from F. M. Bird regarding his contributions to encyclopedia articles and his career in higher education, as well as 4 letters from David P. Todd, director of the Amherst College Observatory, regarding his encyclopedia article on American telescopes. Includes 2 letters by Kellogg, one remitting money in support of a religious candidate, and the other on how to tabulate data on cities.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet (38 items)
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11426
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection comprises letters written to and by D. O. Kellogg, dated 1841-1899 and undated. Topics generally involve Encyclopaedia Britannica articles, including editorial corrections and the selection of authors. In addition, there are two circulars concerning Kellogg family genealogy. There are 13 letters from F. M. Bird regarding his contributions to encyclopedia articles and his career in higher education, as well as 4 letters from David P. Todd, director of the Amherst College Observatory, regarding his encyclopedia article on American telescopes. Includes 2 letters by Kellogg, one remitting money in support of a religious candidate, and the other on how to tabulate data on cities.
- Biographical / historical:
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Day Otis Kellogg, was a professor of literature at the University of Kansas and editor of the American edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
- Acquisition information:
- The Day Otis Kellogg Letters were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Alice Poffinberger, March, 2017
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0180
- Arrangement:
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Arranged chronologically.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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