Typescript letter signed A. Brisbane, New York Evening Journal Publishing Company, President’s Office, to my dear Mr. Byars, explaining to Byars that his articles, like “The Confessions of Barton Hungerford,” were too complicated for his readers. Brisbane writes that he must return the articles and explains that “you must remember that it is absolutely impossible to overestimate the stupidity and dullness of the public.”, 1912 Dec 28
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection includes correspondence of William V. Byars with numerous individuals including newspaper men, politicians, and literary figures. Principal correspondents include Arthur Brisbane, William Marion Reedy, and Byars’ father, James Byars. The collection also contains poems and other writings of William V. Byars.
Dates
- 1912 Dec 28
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 Cubic Feet ( (5 boxes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Byars, William Vincent, 1857-1938 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Byars, James (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Brisbane, Arthur, 1864-1936 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Reedy, William Marion, 1862-1920 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository