James F. Magee chess albums 1917-1951

James F. Magee chess albums

These volumes were presented to James Francis Magee, Jr., in recognition of his service to the Good Companion Chess Problem Club (International), particularly his work as club secretary and editor of the club's monthly publication Our Folder. The first volume, compiled by the presenters, consi...

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Main Author: Magee, James F. (James Francis) b. 1867 (Creator)
Collection:James F. Magee Chess Albums
Collection Number:2081
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Clubs and Associations > 20th Century.
Leisure > 20th Century
World War, 1914-1918.
Physical Description: 1.0 Linear feet 1 linear feet, 3 volumes
Summary: These volumes were presented to James Francis Magee, Jr., in recognition of his service to the Good Companion Chess Problem Club (International), particularly his work as club secretary and editor of the club's monthly publication Our Folder. The first volume, compiled by the presenters, consists of congratulatory letters, 1918, from club members throughout the world, including Edward A. Coswell, John Carey Gardiner, Frank Janet, Murray Marble, Alain C. White. The other two volumes are scrapbooks filled by Magee himself containing letters, photographs, newsletters, and clippings relating to chess.

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