FISKE JOHN Collection of personal papers and photographs

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FISKE, JOHN. Collection of personal papers and photographs. 89 items, 0.2 linear feet; various sizes and conditions. Vp, 1861-1917 and 1941

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John Fiske (1842-1901) of Cambridge, MA was a popular historian and philosopher, best known for his works on evolution. This collection includes: 10 Autograph Letters Signed by Fiske to various recipients, 1880-98 Group of 7 letters received by Fiske, most concerning his work, 1869-93 8 letters received by Fiske''s step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Stoughton, along with Stoughton''s will and other papers, 1861-88 48 account statements prepared by Houghton Mifflin for the Fiske estate, 1913-17 4 Fiske family letters, 1889 and undated Fiske. The Idea of God as Affected by Modern Knowledge. Printed book inscribed by Fiske. Boston, 1887 3 offprints of articles by or about Fiske, 1882-1941 Typescript of an 1860 Fiske letter with editing marks for publication Mounted photograph of Fiske''s library Signed photograph of Fiske as young man Later cabinet photograph of Fiske.