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George S. Rainey collection
Collection
Identifier: L381
Scope and Contents
The majority of the collection consists of typescripts of George S. Rainey’s various writings and cassette tapes. In addition to his longer works, "Open Day" and "They Stood Up," a number of shorter works and essay are included. Much of what Rainey wrote is based on his own experiences and beliefs. “A Garrulous Hillbilly” appears to be autobiographical. The cassettes hold recordings of Rainey reciting chapters from his own work as well as speeches and stories by Elbert Hubbard and R. G....
Dates:
1918-1982
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Lionel Wiggam speech
Collection — Folder: S1404
Identifier: S1404
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the typewritten acceptance speech that Lionel Wiggam gave at the Indiana Authors' Day in Bloomington, Indiana on April 8, 1962. Wiggam was given the award for most distinguished book of poetry by a Hoosier author published in 1961 for his book The Land of Unloving. His remarks during his speech were a tribute to the librarians who helped and guided him in his youth.
Dates:
1962/04/08
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
William B. Pickett papers
Collection
Identifier: L449
Scope and Contents
This collection includes chapters related to the dissertation, "Homer E. Capehart: The making of a Hoosier Senator" and book,Homer E. Capehart: A Senator's Life, 1897-1979, written by William Beatty Pickett, ranging from 1914 to 1981. The collection also includes correspondence, book notes and articles; index cards include information about the dissertation, book, and research bibliographies; oral history interviews with transcripts; speeches,...
Dates:
1914-1981, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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- Capehart, Homer E. (Homer Earl) 1897-1979 1
- Hoover, J. Edgar (John Edgar), 1895-1972 1
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