Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
John Patrick Callaghan Collection
Callaghan, John Patrick
Homer, Winslow, 1836-1910
Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902
Ms.2009.065
1.3 Cubic Feet
2 boxes
1863-1864
The collection contains two volumes of Harper's Weekly publications from 1863 and 1864, including several Winslow Homer woodcuts and Thomas Nast cartoons, collected by John Patrick Callaghan.
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John Patrick Callaghan Collection, Ms2009-065, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The John Patrick Callaghan Collection was donated to Special Collections in April 2009.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the John Patrick Callaghan Collection commenced and was completed in April 2009.
Historical Note
In 1850, Harper & Brothers began publishing
Harper's Monthly, an illustrated magazine, inspired by the success of similar periodicals in the United States and England. By 1857, the magazine had become Harper's Weekly, featuring national and international news, political commentary, literary contributions, and cartoons and woodcuts by artists like Thomas Nast and Winslow Homer. Its popularity and wide-spread circulation made Harper's Weekly particularly influential throughout the American Civil War. The publication was careful to take a moderate stance during the war, in an effort not to isolate its Southern readers. Following the Civil War, the publication continued its interest in politics and social issues. Leading politicians contributed articles and
Harper's Weekly continued to help win presidential campaigns. In May of 1916, it merged with The Independent, which in turn merged with several other periodicals. In 1974, Harper's Weekly re-emerged as a separate publication.
Scope and Content
The collection contains two volumes of
Harper's Weekly publications from 1863 and 1864, including several Winslow Homer woodcuts and Thomas Nast cartoons, collected by John Patrick Callaghan. The 1863 volume covers the weeks of January 3rd through December 26th. This box also contains a folder with several news-clippings found inside the volumes. The 1864 volume covers the weeks of January 2nd through August 20th. Both volumes are missing some pages.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the John Patrick Callaghan Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Civil War
Harper's weekly
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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