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Dime Novels collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0015

Scope and Contents note

This collection contains four issues of late nineteenth-century dime novels in excellent condition, though typical of the genre and printed on highly acidic pulp paper. Stories include Buffalo Bill, James Brothers, Nick Carter and other crime dramas.

Dates

  • 1882-1897

Conditions Governing Access note

Open to all users; no restrictions

Conditions Governing Use note

Rights have been transferred to the University of West Georgia.

Extent

0.21 Linear feet (1 box)

Language

English

Overview

Four issues of late nineteenth-century dime novels.

Arrangement note

Arranged alphabetically by series title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Unknown

Processing Information note

Processed by Suzanne Durham in 2009 and Candice Larson in 2016.

Title
Guide to the Dime Novels collection MS-0015
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Written by Suzanne Durham
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the University of West Georgia Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, Ingram Library
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton GA 30118-2000 United States