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George Handy Bates Samoan papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0125
Abstract
The George Handy Bates Samoan papers are made up of correspondence, documents, memoranda, clippings, photographs, and other material relating to George Handy Bates's tenure as a special investigator into Samoan affairs beginning in 1886, and as a commissioner to the 1889 Berlin Conference on Samoan Affairs.
Dates:
1869-1916; Majority of material found within 1880-1899
Fielding Dawson correspondence to Marcella Simpson
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0722
Abstract
Between 1972 and 1994, American author and artist Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) sent a variety of materials to his grandmother, Marcella Simpson, including letters, articles, journals, manuscripts, and ephemera. The collection provides insight into Dawson's literary career and his development as a creative wring teacher in correctional facilities.
Dates:
1972-1994