Louis Cohen papers (MS.2014.009)

The collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, notes, brochures, advertisements, reviews, invitations, stationery, photographs and audiocassette tapes relating to the work of Louis Cohen as a traveling salesman for Optimum Book Marketing and St. Martin’s Press. The collection also contains similar materials relating to the Brotherhood of Book Travelers (later the Association of Book Travelers) and his term as its president.

The materials provide detailed information about the life and work of a sales representative for a major book publishing house. Of note are 2 audio cassettes of the centennial celebration for the Association of Book Travelers in 1984 at which New York City Mayor Ed Koch, author Russell Baker, and Silas K. Peavy spoke.