Correspondence between John Mills Whitaker, George Q. Cannon and others, 1892, 1896-1897

File — Box: 10, Folder: 6

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Letter dated 6 July 1896 at New York City from W. K. Dickson of the American Mutoscope Company to “Geo. Q. Cannon and Sons” informing them that he is not the publisher of a book on Thomas Edison but the author; details on how they can get the book. Includes handwritten noted to John M. Whitaker on ordering the book; Telegram dated 6 December 1897 from George Q. Cannon to John M. Whitaker on the death of brother Sam Whitaker’s wife; Note dated 13 March 1896 from George Q. Cannon to John M. Whitaker; Note dated 2 January 1892 from George Q. Cannon to John M. Whitaker.

This folder contains photocopied versions of two letters for access purposes. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.

Dates

1892
1896-1897

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.