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Daniel J. Adams letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0001
Abstract

Letter from Daniel Adams to Walter Stone, Financier's office, Philadelphia, concerning the collection of rent from a tenant, personal details about the health of Adams' family members, as well as Adams's interest in procuring wholesale produce from the West Indies.

Dates: 1782 July 22
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Léonie Adams letter to Larry Dingman

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0001
Abstract

Léonie Adams letter to Larry Dingman in reply to a request for information concerning any limited signed editions by Adams. Adams discusses the limited signed edition of her first book, Those Not Elect, which was issued in a run of only 10 copies on gray paper and given only to friends and relatives.

Dates: 1971 June 12
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Jane Addams letters and ephemera

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0002
Abstract

Correspondence and ephemera relating to Jane Addams and Hull House Music School. Included are two autograph letters written and signed by Addams to Mrs. Titsworth, as well as three postcards and a pamphlet, dating from 1932-1935.

Dates: 1932-1935
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

George William Russell [AE] letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0466
Abstract

Letter from George William Russell [AE] to unidentified lady.

Dates: 1915 January 19
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

George William Russell [AE] letter to Miss Joanna Fortune

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0861
Abstract

George William Russell [AE] wrote to Miss Joanna Fortune to decline a speaking tour in America because of his duties as editor of the Irish Statesman and his responsibilities with the Agricultural Cooperative Movement.

Dates: 1920 March 24
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

George William Russell [AE] letter to Ogden Heath

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0830
Abstract

One autograph letter from George William Russell [AE] to Ogden Heath.

Dates: 1935 February 5
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

George William Russell [AE] letter to [Summers]

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0406
Abstract

Letter from George William Russell [AE] to [Summers].

Dates: 1934 September 28
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

George William Russell [AE] letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0210
Abstract

Letters from Irish writer George William Russell [AE], editor of The Irish Statesman.

Dates: 1925-1929
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

George William Russell [AE] letters and poems

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0458
Abstract

This collection is a group of letters from Irish writer, poet, and painter George William Russell [AE] to James Wells of Crosby Gaige Publishers along with galleys of ten poems.

Dates: 1927
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

George William Russell [AE] letters to James Stephens

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0209
Abstract

This small collection is a group of letters from Irish writer, poet, and painter George William Russell [AE] to his protégée James Stephens over a period of three years in the 1920s.

Dates: 1925-1928
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

William H. Ainsworth letter to Charles Ollier

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0005
Abstract

William Harrison Ainsworth letter to Charles Ollier, requesting that his friend make his earnest excuses to Lady [Catherine] Stanhope for refusing her invitation to "meet a few friends," as he is sure his friend was responsible for the invitation, and explaining that a long-standing engagement with [Henry] William Pickersgill prevents his accepting.

Dates: 1840 October 6
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

William H. Ainsworth letter to Sir John

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0004
Abstract

William Harrison Ainsworth letter written to Sir John on mourning stationery, dated February 3, 1842.

Dates: 1842 February 3
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Albertson family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0255
Abstract The Albertson family papers consist of 1.2 linear feet of material related to this Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania family. The collection spans the dates 1774-1889, and the bulk of the material dates between 1800-1862. The collection includes a variety of correspondence, promissory notes, receipts, account books, ledgers, checks, composition books, reports, contracts, and notes. The collection provides a detailed description of the lives of the Albertson family, especially emphasizing the...
Dates: 1774-1880; Majority of material found within 1880-1862
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Brian W. Aldiss letter to Luan Ranzetta

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0620
Abstract A typed and signed letter from English writer and anthologies editor Brian W. Aldiss to Mrs. Luan Ranzetta expressing gratitude for having sent him two of her science-fiction novels. Aldiss confirms Ranzetta's suspicion that she might be the only female science-fiction writer in Britain, while acknowledging Hilary Bailey's first story appeared in one of Britain's science-fiction magazines recently. He also mentions America's sole female science-fiction writer at the time Judy Merril,...
Dates: 1963 October 7
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Thomas B. Aldrich letter to Mr. Hopkins

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0007
Abstract

Autograph letter from Thomas Bailey Aldrich to "Mr. Hopkins," obliging his request of providing him with a photograph of himself, but asking for its return afterwards, dated September 30, 1899.

Dates: 1899 September 30
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Thomas B. Aldrich letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0006
Abstract

Collection of seven letters written by Thomas Aldrich in his capacity as editor of the Atlantic Monthly, from July 14, 1887, to October 19, 1896.

Dates: 1887 July 14-1896 October 19
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

William Allingham letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0008
Abstract

Autograph letter written and signed by William Allingham to an unidentified correspondent, Conway, and another autograph letter written and signed by Allingham offering for sale a U.S. edition of his book of poems, The Music Master, & Day & Night Songs, March 1, 1859.

Dates: 1859 March 1
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

John Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0312
Abstract

The John Anderson papers contains materials relating to twentieth century American book designer, typographer and printer John Anderson.

Dates: 1948-1994; Majority of material found within 1978-1994
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Archive of the Angelica and Amity Presses

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0447
Abstract

The archive of the Angelica and Amity Presses documents the products, operations, and distribution projects of the presses, as well as aspects of the personal relationship between founders Dennis and Marilyn Grastorf.

Dates: 1967-1983; Majority of material found within 1974-1979
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Archive of The Park 1

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0396
Abstract

The thirty-one items in the Archive of The Park 1 were collected by editor Andrew Crozier in the process of publishing the first issue of The Wivenhoe Park Review under its new title, The Park.

Dates: 1967–1968
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Stanley Arthurs papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0111
Abstract

Signed Christmas card with original art work by Stanley Arthurs, an autograph letter of appreciation to "Dick," and half of a signed check comprise the collection with dates ranging from 1921 to 1939.

Dates: 1921-1939 August 8
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Ashhurst family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0549
Abstract

Personal and business papers of three generations of the Philadelphia-based Ashhurst family, including Richard Ashhurst (1784-1861); sons John Ashhurst (1809-1892) and Lewis Richard Ashhurst (1806-1874), partners with their father in the drygoods firm Richard Ashhurst & Sons; as well as the legal papers of Richard L. Ashhurst (1838-1911?).

Dates: 1818-1909
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

William Stuart Auchincloss letter to Wistar Morris

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0024
Abstract

A handwritten letter from Jackson & Sharp Company Vice President William Auchincloss to Philadelphia lawyer Wistar Morris, regarding an enclosed write up by Auchincloss on his trip to South America.

Dates: 1876 February 1
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

W. H. Auden letters to Reed Whittemore

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0816
Abstract

Two letters written by W. H. Auden to Reed Whittemore.

Dates: 1970-1972
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Ayer family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0152
Abstract

The Ayer family Papers document the lives of two generations of the Ayer family, Joseph Cullen Ayer (1839-1918) of Massachusetts and Joseph Cullen Ayer, Jr. (1866-1944), the second son of Joseph and Carrie Ayer.

Dates: 1859-1940; Majority of material found within 1860-1880, 1920-1935
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

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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
Creator unidentified 3
Gogarty, Oliver St. John, 1878-1957 3
Irish statesman (Dublin, Ireland : 1919) 3
McLane, Louis, 1786-1857 3
Morgan, Charles, 1894-1958 3
Mrabet, Mohammed, 1936- 3
Peter Owen (Firm) 3
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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