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| Creator: | Henry, O., 1862-1910. |
| Title: | O. Henry Letter |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1902 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Letter from American author O. Henry to George Gilwan Hall, editor of Ainslee's Magazine. |
| 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
O. Henry (1862-1910), real name William Sydney Porter, was an American writer known for his short stories including "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Ransom of Red Chief." The O. Henry Award, given annually to excellent short stories, is named in his honor.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The O. Henry Letter consists of a single letter from Henry to George Gilwan Hall, editor of Ainslee's Magazine. Includes a printed reproduction used by John Mayfield as a Christmas card in 1956.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
O. Henry Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
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Created by: MRC
Date: 12 Jan 2015
Revision history: 25 Sep 2015 - Mayfield repro added (MRC)