Alfred J. Cox family papers, 1797-1909.

  • Creator Names Cox, Alfred J. (Alfred John), 1835-1909.
  • Title Alfred J. Cox family papers, 1797-1909.
  • Physical description 0.1 linear feet (3 folders)
  • Collection summary Letters, calligraphic favors, legal documents and photographs from the papers of Alfred J. Cox, Chicago book binder and collector. Correspondents include: William Cox and William Cox, Jr. (grandfather and father of A.J. Cox); James Cox (uncle of William Jr.); Jonathan Evans (adoptive father of A.J. Cox); Jane E. French (later Mrs. Alfred J. Cox); Louisa Field (cousin); W.I. Wilson and H.V. Whalen (Chicago businessmen). Photos are of A.J. Cox and his library. The Chicago portion of the papers dates from 1855 to 1909. Includes 2 letters on engraved letterhead showing, respectively, "Interior of the Building of the Exhibition of all Nations, Hyde Park." (London, 1851) and "Clark Street bridge." (Chicago, ca. 1855) signed C. Scott, printer.
  • Names
    • Cox, Alfred J. (Alfred John), 1835-1909 Portraits.
    • Cox family.
    • Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England)
    • French, Jane E.
    • Wilson, W. I.
    • Whalen, H. V.
    • Scott, C., printer.
  • Geographic coverage Clark Street Bridge (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre
    • Correspondence Illinois Chicago 1851-1900. aat
    • Photographs Illinois 1851-1900. aat
    • Photographs Illinois 1901-1950. aat