]> http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms007004 James Gordon Bennett A Register of His Papers in the Library of Congress Prepared by David MathisenRevised by Brian McGuire Manuscript Division, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.
2004

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Finding aid encoded by Library of Congress Manuscript Division, 2007 Finding aid written in English. Collection Summary Papers of James Gordon Bennett 1845-1934 (bulk 1861-1864) MSS 12427 Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872 225 items 1 container .4 linear feet 1 microfilm reel Collection material in English Manuscript Division Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.
Newspaper publisher. Correspondence, clippings, drafts of articles, and printed material reflecting Bennett’s career as publisher of the New York Herald. Selected Search Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.

 Names: Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872 Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894--Correspondence Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918--Correspondence Halpine, Charles G. (Charles Graham), 1829-1868--Correspondence Hudson, Frederic, 1819-1875--Correspondence McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854--Correspondence Weed, Thurlow, 1797-1882--Correspondence Wood, Fernando, 1812-1881--Correspondence Subjects: New York herald American newspapers--New York (State) United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Journalists United States--Politics and government--1861-1865 Occupations: Publishers Administrative Information Provenance:

The papers of James Gordon Bennett, publisher, were acquired by purchase in 1919 and 1931, by gift from J. Franklin Jameson, 1934, and by transfer from the papers of Manton Marble in 1938. The collection includes photocopies made in 1931 of originals retained by Forest G. Sweet.

 Processing History:

The Bennett Papers were processed and prepared for microfilming in 1987. The finding aid was revised in 2004.

 Copyright Status:

The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of James Gordon Bennett is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).

Microfilm:

A microfilm edition of these papers is available on 1 reel. Consult a reference librarian in the Manuscript Division concerning availability for purchase or interlibrary loan.

Preferred Citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container or reel number, James Gordon Bennett Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

 Biographical Note Date Event 1795, Sept. 1 Born, Keith, Scotland 1819 Moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia 1822 Moved to New York, N.Y., via New England 1823 Worked for Charleston Courier 1827-1828 Editor, New York Enquirer 1829-1832 Editor, Morning Courier and New York Enquirer 1832 Issued first number of New York Globe 1835 Founder, New York Herald 1835-1867 Editor, New York Herald 1840 Married Henrietta Crean 1864 Declined appointment as U.S. minister to France 1867 Retired from New York Herald 1872, June 1 Died, New York, N.Y. Scope and Content Note

The papers of James Gordon Bennett (1795-1872) span the years 1845-1934, with the bulk of the items concentrated in the period 1861-1864. The collection consists chiefly of correspondence to Bennett as publisher of the New York Herald from staff reporters at the army headquarters of George Brinton McClellan in Washington and in the field during the Civil War. Included are letters addressed to Bennett’s assistant and business manager, Frederick Hudson, and a copy of a letter from Bennett to Thomas Ritchie, 1845. Also in the papers are drafts of articles, clippings, and pamphlets.

Correspondents include Nathaniel Prentiss Banks, James Gordon Bennett (1841-1918), Charles G. Halpine, Thurlow Weed, and Fernando Wood.

 Arrangement of the Papers

This collection is arranged by type of material.

 Container List

Available on microfilm. Shelf no.19,765

 Container Contents 1 1 General correspondence, 1845, 1861-1864, n.d. (8 folders) 1 1 Articles, n.d. 1 1 Speech by Simon Cameron, 1861 1 1 Minutes, n.d. 1 1 Notes, n.d. 1 1 Printed matter, "Documents-Federal Generals and a Good Press," 1934 1 1 Clippings, 1862-1863, n.d.