Collection: John High collection | Modern Manuscripts & Archives at the Newberry

Note on Non-Postcard Materials in the High Collection

This finding aid currently only describes the postcard and volume collection donated by John High. The non-postcard collection, which has a finding aid created by the Lake County Discovery Museum, includes many framed items which are at this writing unavailable, and the size and scope is undetermined.

Identification Note Postcards in this collection include the prefix "JH" before the item number.

Dates

approximately 1890s-1910s

Creator

High, John (Person)

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

19.8 Linear Feet (32 boxes and 10 volumes)

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection is a gift from New York actor John High, and consists of pre-World War I postcards, including a premier collection of woven silks and Stevengraphs. Other categories in this collection include Alphonse Mucha, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, jigsaw puzzles, “hold-to-lights” and copper windows, the four seasons, twelve months of the year, and crosswords.