Alfred J. Cox family papers
Abstract
Letters, calligraphic favors, legal documents and photographs from the papers of Alfred J. Cox, Chicago book binder and collector. Correspondents include: William Cox and William Cox, Jr. (grandfather and father of A.J. Cox); James Cox (uncle of William Jr.); Jonathan Evans (adoptive father of A.J. Cox); Jane E. French (later Mrs. Alfred J. Cox); Louisa Field (cousin); W.I. Wilson and H.V. Whalen (Chicago businessmen). Photos are of A.J. Cox and his library.
Dates
- Creation: 1797-1909
Creator
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (3 folders)
General Note
The Chicago portion of the papers dates from 1855 to 1909.
General Note
Includes 2 letters on engraved letterhead showing, respectively, "Interior of the Building of the Exhibition of all Nations, Hyde Park." (London, 1851) and "Clark Street bridge." (Chicago, ca. 1855) signed C. Scott, printer.
Subject
- Wilson, W. I. (Person)
- Cox, Alfred J. (Alfred John), 1835-1909 -- Portraits (Person)
- Cox family (Family)
- French, Jane E. (Person)
- Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England) (Organization)
- Scott, C. (Printer) (printer., Person)
- Whalen, H. V. (Person)
- Status
- Catalog Record Only
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org