James Pugliese Dime Novel Manuscript Collection
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Abstract
James Pugliese (1910-1979) was a New York antiquarian bookman and antiques dealer. The James Pugliese Dime Novel Manuscript Collection consists of dime novel manuscripts and typescripts, business correspondence, clippings, and assorted business documents. The materials date from 1834 to 1902.
Biographical Note
James Vincent Pugliese (1910-1979) was an antiquarian bookman and antiques dealer. Born in New York City on September 11, 1910, Pugliese developed a great interest in Americana, and eventually reprinted three public-domain works on American subjects. He had an out-of-print book and antique shop on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, and he also conducted business through a monthly called The Antiquarian Bookman. In 1973 he and his wife moved from the Bronx to New Paltz, New York where he ran a shop attached to his home on North Chestnut. On December 26, 1979 Pugliese died of sudden cardiac arrest.
Arrangement
Manuscripts, typescripts, and correspondence are arranged alphabetically by author. Clippings, notes, and a warrant are listed at the end.
Scope and Contents
The James Pugliese Dime Novel Manuscript Collection contains several manuscripts and typescripts of late nineteenth and early twentieth century dime novels and romances, including material written and owned by William J. Benners. The collection also contains correspondence to Mrs. E. Burke Collins, clippings, notes, and a warrant. The materials date from 1834 to 1902.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright (or related rights to publicity and privacy) for materials in this collection, created by James Pugliese was not transferred to New York University. Permission to use materials must be secured from the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Identification of item, date (if known); James Pugliese Dime Novel Manuscript Collection; MSS 241; box number; folder number; Fales Library and Special Collections, New York University.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
The provenance of this collection is unknown. Possibly donated by James Pugliese's daughter, Jaimee Uhlenbrock, in 2006. The accession number associated with this collection is 2009.241.
Custodial History
James Pugliese collected this material sometime in the 1960s. He often purchased estates for their book holdings; this material probably came from one such estate. Materials were most likely donated by his daughter Jaimee Uhlenbrock in March 2006.
Separated Materials
Hudson of Today: Its History, Resources, and Institutions, (Kinderhook, NY: The Industrial Advertising Company of America, 1905), catalogued in Special Collections.
Ulster County Gazette, 4 Jan. 1800; catalogued in Special Collections.
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Materials were placed in archival folders and boxes. Fragile documents were sleeved in mylar.
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William J. Benners, His Last Chance, undated
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typescript, 5 pp.
Ida M. Black, The Demon Jealousy, undated
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typescript, 160 pp.
Ida M. Black, The Cost of Her Vow, undated
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manuscript, approx. 200 pp., plus photocopy of cover board; manuscript written in same hand as John B. Williams's An Enciting Story of the Mysteries of India.
Charlotte M. Brame, Honorable Foes; or, Who Was the Heir?, undated
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manuscript, 60 pp.
Charlotte M. Brame, Kate Dormer's Romance, undated
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manuscript, approx. 60 pp.
Charlotte M. Brame, A Mask of Gold, undated
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manuscript, 65 pp.; title page has William J. Benners label affixed to upper left corner.
Charlotte M. Brame, New Year's Eve, undated
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manuscript, 97 pp., plus photocopy of cover board; this Brame MS written in different hand.
[Charlotte M. Brame?], unidentified, undated
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manuscript, 62 pp., chapters VII-end; no author noted; written in same hand as New Year's Eve by Charlotte M. Brame.
Mrs. E. Burke Collins, correspondence, 1896-1902
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Includes letters from various publishers, including Munro's Publishing House, Street & Smith, Vickery & Hill, and William H. Gannett. For additional Collins correspondence see the William J. Benners Papers, Series IB, Box 1, Folders 9 and 10.
Mrs. E. Burke Collins, His Honor and Hers, undated
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manuscript, chapters I-XII, plus photocopy of cover board. For additional Collins material see the William J. Benners Papers.
Mrs. E. Burke Collins, His Honor and Hers, undated
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manuscript, chapters XIII-end. For additional Collins material see the William J. Benners Papers.
Mrs. Mary J. Holmes, Her Golden Ambition, undated
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manuscript, 236 pp.
Omens, undated
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manuscript, 66 pp.
John B. Williams, An Enciting [sic] Story of the Mysteries of India, undated
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manuscript, 183 pp.; written in same hand as Ida M. Black's The Cost of Her Vow.
John B. Williams, An Exciting Story of the Mysteries of India, undated
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typescript, 85 pp.; title page has William J. Benners label affixed at top.
Unidentified manuscript fragments, undated
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one fragment written in same hand as Mary J. Holmes's Her Golden Ambition.
Clippings, [1900]
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January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, December tables of contents from unidentified periodical; year and "H + H" annotated in pencil on some clippings.
Notes, undated
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miscellaneous hand- and typewritten notes.
Notes, foreign language, undated
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miscellaneous hand- and typewritten notes in French and German.
Warrant, 1834
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Warrant issued October 6, 1834 by Captain John Diggs, served by Sergeant George W. Spring.
