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Frank F. Appleton fonds
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Fonds
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1900-1958 (Creation)
- Creator
- Appleton, Frank F.
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Physical description
0.6 m of textual records, 9 photographs
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Biographical history
Franklin F. Appleton, publisher, was born in 1893 at Toronto. In 1912 he became assistant manager of the Musson Book Company. Promoted to manager in 1916, he became vice-president in 1920. In 1929, he joined George J. McLeod Ltd. as vice-president. In 1930, he organized the Canadian branch of the Scottish firm of Collins; he managed the firm of William Collins Sons and Company for 17 years. His first independant venture was Hugh MacLennan's "Barometer Rising" in 1941, followed in 1942 by Grace Campbell's "Thorn Apple Tree" and in 1943 by John D. Robin's "The Incomplete Angler". He died in 1951.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of correspondence, pamphlets, book catalogues, and photographs relating to his publishing career.
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Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
Purchase - 1982
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
Location of originals
2012.14 SE
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Restrictions on access
Open
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None
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No further accruals are expected