Manuscript Division Eliakim Littell Correspondence

Eliakim Littell Correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MSS85318

Scope and Content Note

The correspondence of Eliakim Littell (1797-1870) spans the years 1819-1869, with the bulk of the material dating from 1825 to 1852. The collection details Littell's work as publisher of Museum of Foreign Literature and Science and Littell's Living Age , Littell's interest in establishing public institutions for higher learning, as well as invitations, thank-you notes, and recommendations. Notable correspondents include James Buchanan, John C. Calhoun, DeWitt Clinton, Andrew Jackson, William Hickling Prescott, and Thomas Jefferson.

Dates

Creation: 1819-1869
Creation: Majority of material found within ( 1825-1852)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Access and Restrictions

The correspondence of Eliakim Littell is open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.

Copyright Status

The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of Eliakim Littell is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).

Biographical Note

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1797, Jan. 2: Born, Burlington, N.J.
1819 - 1821: Published the National Recorder , a weekly literary paper, Philadelphia, Pa.
1822 - 1844: Published the Museum of Foreign Literature and Science , a monthly magazine, Philadelphia, Pa.
1844: Began publishing the Littell's Living Age , a weekly literary periodical, Boston, Mass.
1855: Began publishing the Panorama of Life and Literature , a monthly magazine, Boston, Mass.
1833: Drafted the Compromise Tariff of 1833, carried through Congress by Henry Clay
1870, May 17: Died, Brookline, Mass.

Extent

65 items
1 container
2 linear feet

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Additional Description

Abstract

Editor and publisher. Correspondence largely devoted to Littell's work as publisher of Museum of Foreign Literature and Science and Littell's Living Age. Notable correspondents include James Buchanan, John C. Calhoun, DeWitt Clinton, Andrew Jackson, William Hickling Prescott, and Thomas Jefferson.