Correspondence, 1930 - 1938
Series — Box: 01
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of four published books and numerous pamphlets and newspaper publications authored by Emanuel Hertz; a folder of correspondence addressed to him; and two scrapbooks featuring hundreds of newspaper clippings relating to Lincoln and Lincoln memorabilia, as well as some pertaining to Hertz's political career. It also includes a lock of hair purported to be clipped from Abraham Lincoln's head after his assassination, with accompanying provenance.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1930 - 1938
Extent
1 Folders
General
The bulk of the letters are addressed to Hertz and pertain to speaking engagements/invitations and appointments. Includes two letters from Ida Tarbell, one of which addresses a misunderstanding between her and Hertz regarding leadership of the Lincoln Fellowship.
The three earliest letters (1885) are addressed to Abraham Lincoln's law partner, W.H. Herndon.
The three earliest letters (1885) are addressed to Abraham Lincoln's law partner, W.H. Herndon.
Repository Details
Part of the Trexler Library Archival Collections Repository
Contact:
Trexler Library
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States
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Trexler Library
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States
[email protected]