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Edward Page Mitchell papers

 Collection
Identifier: M268

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Scope and Content

The collection contains a scrapbook titled "My Book of Bowdoin in College and Afterwards," and a scrapbook of letters about Mitchell's 1924 publication, "Memoirs of an Editor: Fifty Years of American Journalism." There is correspondence addressed to Mitchell at the Sun, personal correspondence, additional biographical material, and newspaper clippings. A bounty hunter's bill dated February 18, 1777 and other miscellaneous printed materials are also included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1777-1926, undated
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1851 - 1926

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Biographical/Historical Note

Edward Page Mitchell was born in Bath, Maine on March 24, 1852. After graduating from Bowdoin College (Class of 1871), Mitchell worked as a journalist from 1871-1874 in Bath, in Lewiston for the Journal, and in Boston for the Daily Advertiser. From 1875-1926 he worked in New York City for The Sun; he was editor-in-chief for 50 years after succeeding Charles A. Dana. Mitchell was also a writer, considered a pioneer of the science fiction genre. He received an honorary degree from Bowdoin College in 1906, and from Columbia University in 1919. He also served as a Bowdoin overseer from 1917-1927. Mitchell died on January 22, 1927 in New London, Connecticut.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence, scrapbooks, and miscellaneous materials relating to Mitchell's life and his work in journalism.

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Edward Page Mitchell Papers
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

http://library.bowdoin.edu/arch/index.shtml
Contact:
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Brunswick Maine 04011 USA
(207) 725-3288

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