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"James Whitcomb Riley: Eleven Autograph Letters to Madison Cawein, 1891-1903" scrapbook, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The collection contains letters, postcards, handwritten poems and printed copies, and a calling card from James Whitcomb Riley in Indiana, including a scrapbook of letters from Riley to Kentucky author Madison Cawein, as well as other materials such as clippings, postcards, biographies, regarding Riley, ranging from 1876 to 1947 and undated.

There are also broadsides and printed portraits of Riley, ranging from 1900 to 1947 and undated (OBD038).

Dates

  • 1876-1947

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.4 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box, 1 extra-large oversize folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671