Dr. Hale T. Shenefield "A Personal Memoir of Theodore Dreiser" manuscript
Collection — Folder: S1912
Identifier: S1912
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a memoir from Hale T. Shenefield regarding Theodore Dreiser.
Dates
- circa 1940-1980s
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Theodore Dreiser was born in Terre Haute, Indiana in August 27, 1871. Dreiser was an American novelist and journalist. Some of his novels are Sister Carrie (1900), Jennie Gerhardt (1911), also An American Tragedy (1925). An American Tragedy was Dreiser most successful novel. He was married to Sara Osborne White in December 28, 1898, but separated in 1909 after a series of affairs. In 1919, Theodore remarried to his cousin, Helen Patges Richardson. He also spent his life fighting against social injustice. Theodore Dreiser influenced a new generation of novelist with his works.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2017/06/12 by Masada Sparrow. EAD finding aid created 2017/06/12 by Masada Sparrow.
- Title
- Dr. Hale T. Shenefield "A Personal Memoir of Theodore Dreiser" manuscript
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
