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Elbert G. Hubbard collection

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Held at: Villanova University: Special Collections [Contact Us]Falvey Library, 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Villanova University: Special Collections. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
A44
Repository:
Villanova University: Special Collections
Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Date:
1897-1912, 1959 (inclusive)
Creator:
Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915
Form:
Arts and crafts movement
Abstract:
The Elbert G. Hubbard Collection consists of books printed at the Roycrofter Press, and many of these titles were written by Elbert G. Hubbard. Also one archival box, The Hubbard Press, with manuscripts and memorabilia relating to the Roycrofter Colony and Elbert G. Hubbard.

The Elbert G. Hubbard Collection consists of books printed at the Roycrofter Press, and many of these titles were written by Elbert G. Hubbard. Also one archival box, The Hubbard Press, with manuscripts and memorabilia relating to the Roycrofter Colony and Elbert G. Hubbard. Of particular note, the collection includes photographs, manuscripts, checks, advertisements, subscription forms, and letters by and about the Roycrofter Press and the Hubbard family.

The collection is arranged into five series based on subject.

Gift, 1972. Donated by Shirley A. Stine. Roy D. Packard (original collector)

Books from the Hubbard Collection are cataloged individually in Special Collections.

Subject

Publisher
Villanova University: Special Collections
Finding Aid Author
Amy L. Rojek, revised by Beaudry Rae Allen
Finding Aid Date
1999, May 2020
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact Distinctive Collections staff.

Collection Inventory

Untitled manuscripts, undated. 4 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 1
Physical Description

4 Leaves

Letter of authenticity, undated. 8 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 2
Physical Description

8 Leaves

Untitled manuscripts, undated. 2 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 3
Physical Description

2 Leaves

"The Golden Rule as a Working Policy", undated. 7 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 4
Physical Description

7 Leaves

"Little Journey Over a Modern Railroad", circa 1911, 1959. 22 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 5
General

Includes note to Roy D. Packard.

Physical Description

22 Leaves

Negative advertising, undated. 17 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 6
Physical Description

17 Leaves

A-bas la Broom, undated. 2 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 7
Physical Description

2 Leaves

Our Monetary System, undated. 5 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 8
Physical Description

5 Leaves

The Stanley Inquisition, undated. 6 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 9
Physical Description

6 Leaves

He Stubbed His Toe or, Colonel Morgan's Fall, undated. 3 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 10
Physical Description

3 Leaves

The Gambler, undated. 4 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 11
Physical Description

4 Leaves

Business Conditions, undated. 16 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 12
Physical Description

16 Leaves

Newspaper clippings, 1911. 3 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 13
Physical Description

3 Leaves

Roycroft paper products, 1959. 20 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 14
Scope and Contents

Includes bookplates,motto cards, postcards, and letters between Roy D. Packard and Elbert Hubbard II.

Physical Description

20 Leaves

Roycroft shop order forms, 1959. 16 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 15
Scope and Contents

Includes letters between Roy D. Packard and Elbert Hubbard II and Philistines subscription.

Physical Description

16 Leaves

Elbert Hubbard, banker stationary, 1914, 1959. 5 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 16
Physical Description

5 Leaves

Roycroft stock certificate held by Elbert Hubbard II, 1902 December 24. 1 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 17
Physical Description

1 Leaves

Roycroft cultural activities, invitations, 1900-1910. 4 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 18
Physical Description

4 Leaves

Roycrofter correspondence, 1900,1910,1959. 3 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 19
Scope and Contents

Includes open letters to the Roycrofters and correspondence between Roy D. Packard to Elbert Hubbard II.

Physical Description

3 Leaves

Picture of Roycroft Chapel, circa 1900. 1 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 20
Physical Description

1 Leaves

Alice Moore Hubbard photograph, circa 1912. 1 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 21
Physical Description

1 Leaves

Elbert Hubbard photographs, undated. 8 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 22
Physical Description

8 Leaves

Hubbard family checks, 1904-1905, 1959. 5 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 23
Physical Description

5 Leaves

Elbert Hubbard statue and 74th birthday activities, 1930. 3 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 24
Physical Description

3 Leaves

Correspondence, 1897-1906, 1959. 9 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 25
Scope and Contents

Hubbard, Elbert. Letter to Julia Ditto Young. December 22, 1897. Hubbard, Elbert. Letter to Mr. Sutro. February 13, 1903. Hubbard, Elbert. Letter to Reverend Wilson Fritch and envelope. June 11, 1904. Hubbard, Elbert. Letter to Julia Ditto Young. August 5, 1906. Roy D. Packard's research notes about correspondence. Hubbard, Elbert II. Note to Roy D. Packard. September 6, 1959.

Physical Description

9 Leaves

Letters to Roy D. Packard, re: Elbert Hubbard materials, circa 1959. 215 Leaves.
Box 1 Folder 26-47
Physical Description

215 Leaves

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