Adams, Joseph T. (Joseph Thornton) (1796-1878)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1796 - 1878
Biography
Journalist and proprietor of the Boston Columbian Centinel from 1828-1840. Managed advertisements with his partner Thomas Hudson.
Citation:
Details of this historical note are from the Library of Congress Authorities online database.Places
- Boston (Mass.) (Residence)
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Adams & Hudson cash book and advertising ledger
Collection Identifier: Mss:767 1832-1835 A211Scope and Contents:
Cash account and advertising ledger for advertisements for various firms which appeared in The Columbian Centinel and the New-England Palladium newspapers.
Homer & Palmer & Joseph T. Adams advertising ledgers
Collection Identifier: Mss:767 1830-1836 H766Scope and Contents:
Three advertising ledgers, containing accounts of advertisements appearing for individuals and firms in the Daily Centinel and Gazette. Each ledger includes the names of advertising clients, both individuals and organizations, and their advertising expenses by year. Entries include the subject of the advertisement and its cost. Subjects include real estate, help wanted, goods, services, auction notices, and probate, dividend, and meeting notices. Ledgers 2 & 3 also include indices of...