Call Number:

SCRC 103

Repository:

Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center

Extent:

0.01 linear feet (1 folder)

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

[Description and date of item], James Stringer Papers, SCRC 103, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Date:

1819-1869 (inclusive)

Creator:

Stringer, James

Form:

Briefs (legal documents), Correspondence, Legal documents, and Stock certificates

Abstract:

Nineteenth century American publisher and printer whose firm became bankrupt despite two attempts at partnership with other publishers. Stringer was also the publisher of some of the works of James Fennimore Cooper and other writers.

Records of the publishing firms of Burgess, Stringer and Co. and Stringer & Townsend in which James Stringer was a partner. Documents include partnership agreement, merger documents, and two agreements documenting the subsequent dissolution of the partnership, and a New York Supreme Court suit filed to prevent Stringer & Townsend from selling their printing equipment, because of a chattel mortgage for 10,000. Collection also includes an inventory of printing plates for Stringer & Townsend. Personal and financial documents including a letter and share certificate concerning two mining companies; a letter to his brother William, pleading for money accompanied by a negative reply; and Stringer's marriage certificate.