Isabel Magee Sherman Papers, 1900-1913

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Collection Overview

Creator:

Sherman, Isabel Magee

Title:

Isabel Magee Sherman Papers

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/g445cd16f

Dates:

1900-1913

Size:

2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet

Storage Note:

ReCAP (scarcpxm): Box 1-2

Language:

English Spanish; Castilian

Abstract: Consists of writings, correspondence, photographs, and miscellanea of the American journalist Isabel Magee Sherman relating to her experiences in Mexico.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of primarily of writings, correspondence, documents, photographs, a diary (1901), and printed matter relating to Sherman's experiences in Mexico. The writings include a typescript with holograph corrections of The Autobiography of General Porfirio Díaz, Ex-President of Mexcio covering the years 1830-1867, edited by Sherman, which appeared in installments in Cosmopolitan (1910); and essays on Mexico. There is also correspondence with lawyers, publishers, Mexican government officials, and James J. Shirley, a business associate; a diary from a trip to Mexico; photographs of David E. Thompson, U.S. ambassador to Mexico (1906-1909), and Felix Díaz, older brother of Porfirio and governor of Oaxaca Province; as well as a small selection of newspaper clippings and printed material.

The following standard abbreviations, or their variations, are used to identify materials in this collection: ALS = autograph letter signed, TLS = typed letter signed, AMsS = autograph manuscript signed, and TMsS = typed manuscript signed.

Arrangement

The collection has been arranged by material type.

Collection Creator Biography:

Sherman, Isabel Magee

Isabel Magee Sherman was an American journalist.

Collection History

Acquisition:: Gift of Barbara Dailey in December 1980 (AM81-51). Additions are a gift of Barbara Dailey in 2004 (AM2004-137).
Appraisal: No appraisal information is available.
Processing Information: This collection was processed by Rachel Jordan in 2004. Finding aid written by Rachel Jordan in 2004.

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Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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