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| − | {{lutheranism}}'''Isaac Kaufmann Funk''' (1839-1912) was an [[United States|American]] [[Lutheran]] minister, editor, [[lexicographer]], [[publisher]], and [[spelling reform]]er. He was the co-founder of [[Funk & Wagnalls | + | {{lutheranism}}'''Isaac Kaufmann Funk''' (1839-1912) was an [[United States|American]] [[Lutheran]] minister, editor, [[lexicographer]], [[publisher]], and [[spelling reform]]er. He was the co-founder of [[Funk & Wagnalls]] . |
| − | Funk was born on September 10 1839 in the town of [[ | + | Funk was born on September 10 1839 in the town of Clifton, [[Ohio]]. He attended [[Wittenberg College]] (Now [[Wittenberg University]]) and Wittenberg Theological Seminary, both in Springfield, Ohio. Upon his graduation in 1860, he was ordained as a [[Lutheran]] pastor, and served [[pastorate]]s in [[New York]], [[Indiana]], and his home state of [[Ohio]]. He made an extensive tour through [[Europe]], northern [[Africa]], and [[Asia Minor]] in 1872. Funk was a [[Prohibition]]ist and also interested himself in [[psychic]]al research. He founded the ''Voice'', an organ of the Prohibitionist party. |
In 1876 he founded the publishing firm of I.K. Funk & Company, with the help of a Wittenberg classmate, [[Adam Willis Wagnalls]], a lawyer and accountant. In 1890 the name was changed to [[Funk and Wagnalls|Funk & Wagnalls Company]], to more accurately reflect Wagnalls' partnership. In that same year, Funk published ''The Literary Digest'', a departure from the religious works earlier in his career.<ref> ''Wagnalls Memorial Library'' (Country Living/January 2009) http://www.buckeyepower.com/cl/index.asp?getPage=831&issueid=54</ref> | In 1876 he founded the publishing firm of I.K. Funk & Company, with the help of a Wittenberg classmate, [[Adam Willis Wagnalls]], a lawyer and accountant. In 1890 the name was changed to [[Funk and Wagnalls|Funk & Wagnalls Company]], to more accurately reflect Wagnalls' partnership. In that same year, Funk published ''The Literary Digest'', a departure from the religious works earlier in his career.<ref> ''Wagnalls Memorial Library'' (Country Living/January 2009) http://www.buckeyepower.com/cl/index.asp?getPage=831&issueid=54</ref> | ||
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From 1901 until 1906, Funk and Wagnalls compiled the [[Jewish Encyclopedia|''Jewish Encyclopædia'']]. After Funk died in 1912, the publishing house eventually became a subsidiary of [[Thomas Y. Crowell Co.]] | From 1901 until 1906, Funk and Wagnalls compiled the [[Jewish Encyclopedia|''Jewish Encyclopædia'']]. After Funk died in 1912, the publishing house eventually became a subsidiary of [[Thomas Y. Crowell Co.]] | ||
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==Selected Works== | ==Selected Works== | ||
*''The Complete Preacher, Sermons Preached By Some of the Most Prominent Clergymen'' (The Religious Newspaper Agency, New York . 1878) | *''The Complete Preacher, Sermons Preached By Some of the Most Prominent Clergymen'' (The Religious Newspaper Agency, New York . 1878) | ||
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*''The Widow's Mite and Other Psychic Phenomena'' (Funk & Wagnalls . 1904) | *''The Widow's Mite and Other Psychic Phenomena'' (Funk & Wagnalls . 1904) | ||
*''Standard Encyclopedia of the World's Knowledge'' (Funk and Wagnalls, Co. 1912) | *''Standard Encyclopedia of the World's Knowledge'' (Funk and Wagnalls, Co. 1912) | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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*Funk, Isaac K. 2007. ''The Psychic Riddle.'' Gardners Books. ISBN 9780548102671 | *Funk, Isaac K. 2007. ''The Psychic Riddle.'' Gardners Books. ISBN 9780548102671 | ||
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Isaac Kaufmann Funk (1839-1912) was an American Lutheran minister, editor, lexicographer, publisher, and spelling reformer. He was the co-founder of Funk & Wagnalls .
Funk was born on September 10 1839 in the town of Clifton, Ohio. He attended Wittenberg College (Now Wittenberg University) and Wittenberg Theological Seminary, both in Springfield, Ohio. Upon his graduation in 1860, he was ordained as a Lutheran pastor, and served pastorates in New York, Indiana, and his home state of Ohio. He made an extensive tour through Europe, northern Africa, and Asia Minor in 1872. Funk was a Prohibitionist and also interested himself in psychical research. He founded the Voice, an organ of the Prohibitionist party.
In 1876 he founded the publishing firm of I.K. Funk & Company, with the help of a Wittenberg classmate, Adam Willis Wagnalls, a lawyer and accountant. In 1890 the name was changed to Funk & Wagnalls Company, to more accurately reflect Wagnalls' partnership. In that same year, Funk published The Literary Digest, a departure from the religious works earlier in his career.[1]
Perhaps Funk's most important achievement was his The Standard Dictionary of the English Language published in 1893. He worked with a team of more than 740 people. His aim was to provide essential information thoroughly and simply at the same time. In order to achieve this he placed current meanings first, archaic meanings second, and etymologies last.[2]
From 1901 until 1906, Funk and Wagnalls compiled the Jewish Encyclopædia. After Funk died in 1912, the publishing house eventually became a subsidiary of Thomas Y. Crowell Co.
Selected Works
- The Complete Preacher, Sermons Preached By Some of the Most Prominent Clergymen (The Religious Newspaper Agency, New York . 1878)
- Great advance: Address by Dr. I.K. Funk, as chairman of the New York Prohibition State Convention. Saratoga, September 12, 1895 (The Voice. 1895)
- Next Step in Evolution the Present Step (1902)
- The Widow's Mite and Other Psychic Phenomena (Funk & Wagnalls . 1904)
- Standard Encyclopedia of the World's Knowledge (Funk and Wagnalls, Co. 1912)
Notes
- ↑ Wagnalls Memorial Library (Country Living/January 2009) http://www.buckeyepower.com/cl/index.asp?getPage=831&issueid=54
- ↑ Funk & Wagnalls 1877 (Index of Publishing Houses)http://paperbarn.www1.50megs.com/publishers/f.html#1877---FUNK%20&
ReferencesISBN links support NWE through referral fees
Huber, Donald L. 1999. Producers of Big Things: Funk and Wagnalls. Timeline. 16 (5). Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Historical Society. OCLC 55218023
- Funk, Isaac K. 2007. The Psychic Riddle. Gardners Books. ISBN 9780548102671
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