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Irvin S. Cobb Letter

A description of his letter at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944.
Title: Irvin S. Cobb Letter
Inclusive Dates: 1928
Quantity: 1 folder (SC)
Abstract: Handwritten letter from author Irvin S. Cobb to Mrs. Frederick Fuhrer, informing her that he is not accepting speaking engagements.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

Irvin S. Cobb (1876-1944) was an American author and humorist. He was best known for his humorous stories of Kentucky life, such as in his book Old Judge Priest.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Irvin S. Cobb Letter consists of a letter written by Cobb to Mrs. Frederick Fuhrer, dated 8 Feb 1928. In the letter, Cobb informs Mrs. Fuhrer that he is not accepting speaking engagements currently, and he will be unable to come to Gloversville, New York to give a lecture as she requested.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Related Material

See also the Fred C. Kelly Papers, which contain further correspondence by Cobb.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944.
Fuhrer, Mrs. Frederick.

Subjects

Authors, American -- 20th century.

Places

Gloversville (N.Y.) -- History.

Genres and Forms

Correspondence.

Occupations

Authors.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Irvin S. Cobb Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. Frederick Fuhrer, 1962.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: LMD
Date: 8 Feb 2010
Revision history:

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