Wegelin, Oscar, 1876-1970
Variant namesBookseller and bibliographer of early American literature.
From the description of Papers, 1899-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122615351
Bookseller, author, bibliographer in field of early American writings.
From the description of Correspondence, 1947,August 4 to 1954, January 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122365819
Oscar Wegelin, bookseller and author, was one of the leading bibliographers in the field of early American writings. His papers consist of about 500 items, and include correspondence to and from Wegelin; his own fiction, including manuscripts of articles, poetry, and plays; bibliographical notes; receipts for material purchased from or by Wegelin; and various printed items including publications by Wegelin, play programs, and reviews of Wegelin's books.
Approximately half the collection is correspondence, which chiefly discusses routine matters relating to Wegelin's bookshop. Several letters discuss bibliographical details of early American poetry and plays.
As for manuscript material written by Wegelin, the collection includes a few of his articles on bibliography, one tale of fiction, many poems, and several unpublished plays and skits. The bibliographic notes consist of hand-written copies, mostly in Wegelin's hand, of entries in his bibliographies.
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1876 Sep 29:
Born in New York City -
1890:
Begins working in bookshop with John E. Anderson, Jr. -
1895:
Begins compilation of his bibliography of early American plays -
1899:
First published verse: Lyrics to White Winged Columbia Song -
1900:
Publishes Early American Plays 1714-1830 -
1901:
Begins his own bookselling business in Stamford, Connecticut; soon moves to New York city -
1902:
Publishes Early American Fiction 1774-1830 -
1903:
Publishes Early American Poetry -
1905:
Revised edition of Early American Plays -
1906:
Publishes bibliography of William Gilmore Simms -
1907:
Publishes Early American Poetry 1800-1820 -
1908:
First volume of verse: When Conscience Sleeps and Other Poems -
1911:
Publishes Books Relating to the History of Georgia in the Library of Wymberley Jones De Renne -
1913:
Revised edition of Early American Fiction 1774-1830 -
1915:
Publishes Jupiter Hammon, American Negro Poet -
1916:
Publishes bibliography of William Dunlap -
1917:
Publishes Micah Hawkins and the Saw-Mill -
1923:
The Fanatic's Prayer and Other Verse -
1929:
Third edition of Early American Fiction 1774-1830 -
1930:
Second edition of Early American Poetry -
1938 -1954 :Bibliographer of the New York Historical Society -
1941:
Second edition of the Simms (1906) bibliography -
1953:
Publishes bibliography of Samuel Woodworth -
1970:
Dies
From the guide to the Oscar Wegelin papers, Wegelin (Oscar) papers, 1899-1966, (Brown University Library Special Collections)
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Birth 1876
Death 1970
Americans
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