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Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925

 Person

biographical statement

George Washington was an American novelist notable for the realism of his portrayals of Creole life in his native Louisiana.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Letters, an autograph, and a pamphlet, 1891-1894

 Item — Box 9: [Barcode: 31197233283214], Folder: 36-37
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents Handwritten and signed letter, dated 27 Oct. 1891, and addressed to the editor of the Cosmopolitan magazine. Cable writes that he includes a letter for consideration for publication. The item in question is not found with the collection. Also included is a typewritten and signed letter, dated 4 Sept. 1894, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Cable responds to Aylesworth's request for biographical information and says he includes a pamphlet called "George W. Cable" that will give the...
Dates: 1891-1894
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Fred A. Rosenstock autograph collection

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