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Scrapbook, 16” x 61/2 “. 89 leaves. Pasted-in clippings. Bookplate of George B. Basset (bookseller, stationer, New Haven, Conn.) on front paste-down endpaper.

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The scrapbook contains a series of newspaper clippings pasted in and over pages of a day-book kept by Myron Downes. Most of the clippings deal with the career of “Pussyfoot” Johnson. Following the pasted clippings are the original pages of the day-book with entries concerning personal financial records.

Dates

  • 1905 - 1916

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research. Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet ( (1 folder))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA