American poetry -- 20th century
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:
Ada Perry Beinhacker collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0098
Scope and Contents
This collection contains several items from Ada Perry Beinhacker, including an undated sample advertisement and envelope for the “Zonas Corn Leaf” plaster manufactured by Johnson and Johnson; an undated “The Readers Friend” bookmark from the George W. Shults, Jr. drugstore of Cambridge City, Indiana; 2 teacher’s licenses issued to Flora Harvey to teach in Marion County, Indiana dated March 26, 1887 and March 31, 1888; clippings of the January 23, 1934 newspaper articles, “Artist Pays Tribute to...
Dates:
1887-1945, undated
Aletha Grace Hawk collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0612
Scope and Contents
The collection consists principally of Aletha Grace Hawk's letters to her family in Indianapolis, Indiana from Washington, D.C. and Europe ranging from 1918 to 1919, describing her work with the American Red Cross and as a volunteer working with wounded servicemen at Walter Reed Hospital, as well as her travels through France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Germany. The collection also includes Hawk's 1921 letter describing the visit of Marshall Ferdinand Foch to Indianapolis, two letters sent to...
Dates:
1918-1941
Anne Hudspeth papers
Collection — Folder S697
Identifier: S0697
Scope and Contents
This collection includes typed and autographed poems from Anne Hudspeth in Whiting, Indiana ranging from 1943-1952 and undated regarding war, home life, working, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Dates:
1943, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Anne Hudspeth papers
"Ballad of Gene Debs" pamphlet
Collection — Folder S3520
Identifier: S3520
Scope and Contents
This collection includes one pamphlet of the "Ballad of Gene Debs" created by Sarah N. Cleghorn and published by The Driftwood Press in North Montpelier, Vermont in July 1928, regarding the arrest and trial of Eugene V. Debs in 1918 for violating the Espionage Act of 1917 after his criticism of America's involement in World War I.
Dates:
1928
Benjamin F. Phemister papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2259
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a variety of poems written by Benjamin F. Phemister, the "Bard of the Brandywine," ranging from 1917 to 1951 and undated. His poems include "The Stained Gown," written for Memorial Day in 1917; "Yester's Yearning," published in the May 13, 1920 edition of the Journal of Education: New England and National; "The Interview of John Doe with Judge Jackass" from circa 1944; and "Fiddling?"...
Dates:
1897-1951, undated
Charles R. Stump collection
Collection — Folder S1271
Identifier: S1271
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two typed poems. Each poem is two pages. The first one is entitled "Over Hoosier Trails of Yore," and mentions General Harrison and "his troops up to Tippecanoe"; Pottawotomies relating their grief; and "our praise for the Pioneer Day." Mr. Stump's second poem is "The Frances Slocum Trail." This poem refers to Connor's mill, Miami Indian lore, Glenn Liston Falls, Ma-con-es-quah, "Frances Slocum and her Deaf Man in village here," and Chief Godfroy. He signed the poems...
Dates:
1933
Charles R. Williams papers
Collection — Folder S0772
Identifier: S0772
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a letter to Louis J. Bailey from Charles R. Williams in Princeton, New Jersey on December 2, 1926 regarding use Williams' poetry in Bailey's publication, his poetry, and an offer to send a copy of his volume of poetry. There is also a volume with handwritten notations detailing the "books in C. R. Williams' Library, April 23, 1901.
Dates:
1901/04/23; 1926/12/02
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Charles R. Williams papers
Clyde Protsman papers
Collection
Identifier: S3502
Scope and Contents
This collection includes poems and newspaper articles, lists of poetry awards, 3 scrapbooks, and correspondence from fans and publishers in the United States from Clyde R. Protsman in Indiana and the United States, ranging from 1928 to 1974, regarding his career and works, awards, and current events. There is also a copy of Margaret E. Bruner's In Thoughtful Mood.
Dates:
1928-1974
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Clyde Protsman papers
Dulcina M. Jordan papers
Collection — Folder S745
Identifier: S0745
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an autographed, signed letter from Dulcina M. Jordan in Richmond, Indiana on 1893/05/25 regarding literary criticism, poetry and personal matters.
Dates:
1903/05/25
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Dulcina M. Jordan papers
E. A. Richardson correspondence
Collection — Folder S852
Identifier: S0852
Scope and Contents
This collection includes typed, signed letters from E. A. Richardson and the Indiana State Library director in Evansville, Indiana and Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1929/02/25-1934/12/17 regarding orders and payments for E. A. Richardson's books.
Dates:
1929/02/25-1934/12/17
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