Guide to the Charles Newell Cobb Papers
Prepared by Peter Cole, Student Assistant and Mark C. Shenise, Associate Archivist
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church
11/16/2001
(Published for the Drew University Methodist Library)
Overview of Collection
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| Record Creator: |
Cobb, Charles Newell |
| Title: |
Charles Newell Cobb Papers |
| Date Span: |
1876 - 1899 |
| Abstract: |
Charles Newell Cobb (1855-?), American educator and book salesman. This collection contains along with statements and bills related to his publishing interests. |
| Extent: |
.36 Cubic feet |
| Resource ID:
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drew.ms.3914 |
Biographical Note
Charles Newell Cobb (1855-?), American educator and book salesman, was born to the Reverend William Newell Cobb and Harriet Eliza Goss Cobb. He attended Cazenovia Seminary in upstate New York, then called the Central New York Conference Seminary, and furthered his studies at Syracuse University, where he demonstrated an interest in the natural sciences and mathematics. After his graduation from the university, Cobb traveled to Europe, where he studied German and French. Upon his return, worked as a private tutor and a traveling book salesman for the Methodist Episcopal Church. On July 15, 1878, his father died. His mother died April 28, 1916. Charles' death date is unknown.
Scope Note
This collection contains correspondence to and from Charles Newell Cobb, along with one letter from his father, the Reverend William Newell Cobb, a few months before his death in 1878. Charles's involvement in the Methodist Episcopal Church is indicated by the considerable amount of correspondence between ministers and invoices from Thos. W. Durston and Co., a noted depository of the Methodist Book Concern, with which he was affiliated. Also present are letters from his mother, Harriet Eliza Goss Cobb, written on mourning stationary a year and a half after the death of William. In addition to family correspondence, there is a photograph of Charles from his early twenties, along with statements and bills.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
Series: Correspondence
Series: General Interest
Preferred Citation
When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder, William Newell Cobb papers, Methodist Collection - Drew University, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the item's call number as that is not a stable descriptor.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding this collection. Copyright still owned by Drew. Permissions to publish must be directed to Drew.
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Subject Terms |
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Additional Creators - Personal |
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Cobb, Charles Newell |
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Cobb, Harriet Eliza Goss. |
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Subject Names - Corporate |
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Syracuse, University |
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Subject Topics |
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Education |
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Publishers |
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Women. |
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Subject Geographic |
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New York (State) |
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Pennsylvania. |
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Genre |
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Correspondence |
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Financial records |
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Legal documents |
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Photographs. |
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Occupations |
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Professor. |
Series: Correspondence
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 2131-4-8:
1 |
Letters to Charles Cobb |
1876-1878 |
| 2131-4-8:
2 |
Letters to Charles Cobb |
1878 |
| 2131-4-8:
3 |
Letters to Charles Cobb |
1879 |
| 2131-4-8:
4 |
Letters to Charles Cobb |
1879 |
| 2131-4-8:
5 |
Letters to Charles Cobb |
1882 |
| 2131-4-8:
6 |
Family Correspondence |
1878-1879 |
| 2131-4-8:
7 |
Letters From Charles Cobb |
1878 |
| 2131-4-8:
8 |
Letters of Bereavement |
1878 |
Series: General Interest
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 2131-4-8:
9 |
Photograph--Charles Cobb |
1878 |
| 2131-4-8:
10 |
Bills, Statements, Receipts, Checks |
1872-1899 |
| 2131-4-8:
11 |
Miscellaneous |
1878 |
