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Sterling A. Brown letter to Dolores Sutton

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0776
Abstract

One autograph letter written and signed by poet Sterling A. Brown to Dolores Sutton, dated May 24, 1965, and a program for an evening honoring Brown and his poetry.

Dates: 1963 April-1965 May 24

N. B. Browne papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0424
Abstract

The N. B. Browne papers, 1845-1873, document the professional and personal affairs of nineteenth-century Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, businessman and public servant Nathaniel Borradaile Browne.

Dates: 1845-1873

William Cullen Bryant letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0019
Abstract Autograph letter written and signed by William Cullen Bryant, American romantic poet, journalist, and editor, to Messrs. Carey and Hart of Philadelphia, saying that he has "sent you my autograph signature to be engraved under my portrait. It was my intention to write my name on the paper which contained the engraved portrait, but by inadventure I sent it off without doing so. I now enclose my autograph to be sent to the engraver." The letter is pasted on an album leaf and dated September 1,...
Dates: 1846 September 1

Charles Bukowski poems and letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0758
Abstract

Poetry poems and letter from American poet Charles Bukowski.

Dates: 1965-1975

Burd family papers

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Identifier: MSS 0379
Abstract

The Burd Family Papers concern the business, legal, and personal affairs of the Burd family, prominent lawyers and landowners from Philadelphia from the eighteenth to the nineteenth century, as well as the legal and business affairs of other branches of the extended family, including the Shippens and Coxes.

Dates: 1703–1937; Majority of material found within 1800–1860

John Burroughs letters to Mr. Johnson

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0024
Abstract

Three autograph letters written and signed by American naturalist and writer John Burroughs to an editor or publisher, Mr. Johnson, concerning birds and a critiques article by Maurier Thompson, dated 1881.

Dates: 1881

Witter Bynner letter and poem

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0027
Abstract

A typescript letter signed by poet Witter Bynner, to Margaret Dierkes, editor of Living Poetry, a magazine published from La Porte, Indiana, in which Bynner offers the included typescript poem, Mortal Love for publication.

Dates: 1943 August 12

George Washington Cable letter to Mr. Ridenig

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0030
Abstract One autograph letter written and signed by American novelist, George Washington Cable, to "Mr. Ridenig," writing, "Nevermind the typewritten copy of my MSS. Your suggestion puts me in mind of a store of stuff in the garret of my memory, which I have never before thought to use." Cable reminisces about his "boyhood," recounting having met a number of boy and girl slaves, and remarks, "The growing African mind is worth writing a few lives about in playful earnest and kind good faith." Sent...
Dates: 1901 January 13

George Washington Cable letters and photograph

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0029
Abstract

Three autograph letters written and signed by American novelist, George Washington Cable, addressed to William J. Bok, "My dear Carey," and "Miss Tilda," as well as a black and white photograph of Cable. Two relate to his literature, informing Bok to print his third and concluding story as part of the Acadian series, and the third relays instructions to "Carey" concerning photograph proofs, all dating from 1887 to 1901.

Dates: 1887 January 8-1901 August 17

J. Thomson Callender letter to Matthew Carey

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0031
Abstract One autograph letter written and signed by political pamphleteer, James Thomson Callender, to bookseller, Matthew Carey, promising to bring in a copy of "the history about which you enquired," and recommending a friend for a position within Carey's firm, "You advertise for a Clerk. There is a very genteel decent young man, for whose moral Character I can pledge myself without fear, who would perhaps suit you and whom I should be happy to introduce to such a valuable friend as experience...
Dates: 1793 October 24

Thomas Campbell letter to Frederick De George

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Identifier: MSS 0099-F0807
Abstract

Autograph letter signed from Irish poet Thomas Campbell to Frederick De George.

Dates: 1824 November 12

Henry Charles Carey letter to Mr. Blanchard

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0033
Abstract An autograph letter written and signed by Henry Charles Carey to "Mr. Blanchard," of the publishing firm of Lea and Blanchard, requesting that "a copy of my second & third volumes be forwarded to New York to Jones, and he will take the trouble of delivering it, which I suppose any of the book-sellers to whom you are sending books would do," dated March 18, 1847. Carey's Principles of Political Economy first appeared in three volumes (1837,...
Dates: 1847 March 18

Virginia Spencer Carr papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0527
Abstract

The Virginia Spencer Carr Papers comprises three groups of materials: I. Papers related to Tennessee Williams, ca. 1911-1996, II. Papers related to Paul Bowles, ca. 1911-2004, III. Personal papers, ca. 1945-2002. The bulk of the material is research, correspondence, manuscripts, and publisher's proofs toward her biography of Paul Bowles.

Dates: 1911-2004; Majority of material found within 1990-2004

John Carter correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0035
Abstract Two autograph letters, three typescript letters, and one autograph postcard written to John Carter from several correspondents, including P.M. Handover, Harry G. Carter, James M. Mosely, and Percy Muir, dating from August 6, 1962, to January 24, 1963. One of the typescript letters bears ink corrections, while another offers corrections for an article set to appear in The Library. The third typescript letter from P.M. Handover welcomes Carter back to "the...
Dates: 1962 August 6-1963 January 24

John Carter letter to Robert Gathorne-Hardy

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0985
Abstract

A brief typed letter written and signed by John Carter to Robert Gathorne-Hardy, dated February 13, 1968, in which Carter attempted to arrange a meeting.

Dates: 1968 February 13

John Carter papers

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Identifier: MSS 0099-F0746
Abstract

Letters and other documents related to the British book collector John Carter.

Dates: 1959-1970

Elbert N. Carvel letter and portrait

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0165
Abstract

Consists of a photocopy of a typed letter written by Elbert N. Carvel, former governor of the state of Delaware, thanking individuals who were involved with the creation of and ceremony for the portrait of Carvel placed in the Elbert N. Carvel Office Building in Wilmington, Delaware. This letter was sent to Judge Paul E. Ellis. A photograph of the portrait is also included.

Dates: 1980

Elbert N. Carvel letter to Freda Ritz

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Identifier: MSS 0098-F0100
Abstract

One typed letter from Delaware Governor Elbert N. Carvel to Freda E. Ritz, thanking her for her letter about the educational program recommended by the Delaware State Educational Association.

Dates: 1951 June 6

John Chapman letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0037
Abstract

Two autograph letters written and signed by John Chapman to an unknown person, regarding book orders from his firm, dated May 13, 1852, and May 21, 1852. The May 21 letter is tipped to the front of "A List of Mr. Chapman's Publications [July 1852]." A second pamphlet, a reprint of a letter by Chapman to "The Athenaeum" entitled The Bookselling System is also enclosed.

Dates: 1852 May 13-1852 May 21

Maria Weston Chapman letter to Mrs. Greene

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Identifier: MSS 0099-F0744
Abstract

Autograph letter written and signed by Maria Weston Chapman to Mrs. Greene, undated.

Dates: undated

William Conant Church papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0869
Abstract

Consists of the William Conant Church papers, which includes letters written to Church, photographs of the interior of the Century Association of New York City, and printed ephemera. Letter writers include William Winter, Henry Villard, Brooks Adams, Kate Sanborn, Charles Elio Norton, Whitelaw Reid, Edmund Clarence Stedman and others.

Dates: 1876-1917

Julia Clark letter from Clara

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0088
Abstract

Letter from "Clara" to her friend, Julia Clark, mainly involving a discussion of Christmas, gifts, and a lost Christmas package from Clara to Ms. Clark.

Dates: 1891 February 3

Kate Upson Clark letter to Margherita Arlina Hamm

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0932
Abstract

One autograph letter written by Kate Upson Clark to Margherita Arlina Hamm on May 24, 1896.

Dates: 1896 May 24

Leonard Clark letters to Tom Turner

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0931
Abstract

British poet, editor, and educator Leonard Clark (1905-1981) wrote these three letters to British bibliophile Tom Turner (1870-1941) with literary and personal news.

Dates: 1946 February 28-1946 March 22

Austin Clarke letters to [Michael] Begnal

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0385
Abstract

Two letters from Irish author Austin Clarke to Michael Begnal.

Dates: 1970-1971

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Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784 5
Snodgrass, W. D. (William De Witt), 1926-2009 5
Somerville, E. Œ. (Edith Œnone), 1858-1949 5
Tynan, Katharine, 1861-1931 5
Untermeyer, Louis, 1885-1977 5
Boyle, Kay, 1902-1992 4
Carter, John, 1905-1975 4
Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856 4
Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859 4
McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817 4
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Brinnin, John Malcolm, 1916-1998 3
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McLane, Louis, 1786-1857 3
Morgan, Charles, 1894-1958 3
Mrabet, Mohammed, 1936- 3
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Rodney, Thomas, 1744-1811 3
Ward, Christopher, 1868-1943 3
AE, 1867-1935--Correspondence 2
Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882 2
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 2
Bancroft, William P. (William Poole), 1835-1928 2
Bayard, Thomas F. (Thomas Francis), 1828-1898 2
Black Sparrow Press 2
Boyd, Ernest Augustus, 1887-1946 2
Boyle, Kay, 1902-1992--Correspondence 2
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878 2
Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 2
Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925 2
Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879 2
Carvel, Elbert Nostrand, 1910-2005 2
Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856--Correspondence 2
Coleman, Leighton, 1837-1907 2
Conrad, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1852- 2
Davenport, Guy 2
Day Lewis, C. (Cecil), 1904-1972 2
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808 2
Dunsany, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, Baron, 1878-1957 2
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company 2
Field, Edward, 1924- 2
Frank, Bill, 1905-1989 2
Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997 2
Joans, Ted 2
Kaufman, Alan 2
Knight, Arthur Winfield, 1937- 2
Knight, Kit 2
Lane, Hugh Percy, Sir, 1875-1915 2
Lankes, Julius J., 1884-1960 2
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 2
Martin, John, 1930- 2
Mathews, Elkin, 1851-1921 2
McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817--Correspondence 2
Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956 2
Messick, Charles P. 2
Miller, Henry, 1891-1980 2
Morgan, Lady (Sydney), 1783-1859 2
O'Brien, Kate, 1897-1974 2
O'Sullivan, Seumas, 1879-1958 2
Onions, Oliver, 1873-1961 2
Owen, Peter, 1927-2016 2
Pentagram Press 2
Peters, Richard, 1704-1776 2
Pommy-Vega, Janine 2
Purdy, James, 1914-2009 2
Reed, H. Clay (Henry Clay), 1899-1972 2
Reed, Jeremy 2
Rich, Adrienne, 1929-2012 2
Rolt-Wheeler, Ethel 2
Ruck, Berta, 1878-1978 2
Rush family 2
Russell, George William, 1867-1935--Correspondence 2
Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967 2
Saroyan, William, 1908-1981 2
Shorter, Clement King, 1857-1926 2
Shorter, Dora Sigerson, 1866-1918 2
Snodgrass, W. D. (William De Witt), 1926-2009--Correspondence 2
Snow, C. P. (Charles Percy), 1905-1980 2
Stavis, Barrie 2
Strong, L. A. G. (Leonard Alfred George), 1896-1958 2
Tarachow, Michael 2
Teasdale, Sara, 1884-1933 2
Teasdale, Sara, 1884-1933--Correspondence 2
Turco, Lewis 2
Turner, Tom, 1870- 2
United States. Post Office Department 2
University of Delaware 2
Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 2
Whittemore, Reed, 1919-2012 2
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