Item 13: Gleason’s Pictorial Newspaper Page, by F. Gleason (removed to Tan Oversized Print Box #4), 1854 June 24
Item — Box: 15, Folder: 22
Dates
- Created: 1854 June 24
Creator
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Newspaper
Condition Note:
Fair, all three copies are fragile and discolored with worn edges. One copy appears more brittle than the others, with damage to the front page (likely caused by removing tape).
Measurements:
11 in. x 15 ⅛ in.
Title:
Gleason's Pictorial
Description:
A single page of “Gleason’s Pictorial” newspaper, Vol. VI, No. 25, Whole No. 155, written June 24, 1854. The front page details the beauty of the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania, describing the terrain, foliage, waterways, flora & fauna. The article is accompanied by a detailed print of a wood engraving, depicting the “Nauticook” mountains along the Susquehanna River. The reverse side includes two partial chapters (Chapter XVIII & Chapter XIX) of the novel The Roman Soprano: or, the Captain of the Swiss Guard.
Location:
Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania (article), Boston (newspaper)
Creator
- Rosenberg, Charles G., 1818-1879 (author) (Person)
- Minton, Christopher (Wood-engraver) (Person)
- Gleason, Frederick, c.1817-1896 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu