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Botta (Anne Charlotte Lynch) Papers
Formal title:
Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta Papers
Extent:
6.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1835-1894
Abstract:
Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta (1815-1891) was a teacher and poet of Providence, Rhode Island and New York City. The collection covers the years 1835-1894 and contains correspondence concerning literary and personal affairs, three manuscripts of her poems, two engraved portraits extracted from a book, and miscellaneous notes.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Botta
Brown (Margaret Wise) Papers
Formal title:
Margaret Wise Brown papers
Extent:
24 box(es)
Date range:
1929-1952
Abstract:
The Margaret Wise Brown papers contains correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, poems, songs, stories and essays, books, and many ideas for records, television and radio programs.
Repository:
Westerly Public Library
Collection call no:
MWB01
Brownell (Henry Howard) papers
Formal title:
Henry Howard Brownell Papers
Extent:
0.25 linear feet (22 folders)
Date range:
1828-1871
Abstract:
The Henry Howard Brownell Papers, dating from 1827-1871, include short prose articles and stories in manuscript, poetry manuscripts, verse translations from Homer's
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.78.8
Bruce E. Graver collection on John G. Whittier
Formal title:
Bruce E. Graver collection on John G. Whittier
Extent:
5 box(es)
Date range:
1831-1890
Abstract:
The collection is comprised of a series of letters composed by John G. Whittier, 19th century newspapers, and various publications of his poetry and writings.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_whittier
Carcosa Press records
Formal title:
Carcosa Press records
Extent:
9.67 Linear feet
Date range:
1972-1991
Abstract:
The Carcosa Press records include edited manuscripts, camera-ready copy, bluelines and layouts for the four titles published by the press, along with organizational correspondence, contracts, order books, bank statements and tax returns. The material dates from 1972 to 1991.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2003.001
Chapman (Abraham) papers
Formal title:
Abraham Chapman papers
Extent:
10 linear feet
Date range:
1925-1975 (bulk 1955-1975)
Abstract:
Professor of English at University of Wisconsin, Abraham Chapman (1915-1976) published several books on ethnic and minority literature in the United States. This collection includes his research materials from his work on ethnic literature in the United States.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2010.047
Ciardi (John) letters
Formal title:
John Ciardi letters
Extent:
13 items
Date range:
1952-1969
Abstract:
The collection is made up of eleven typed letters signed and one autographed letter signed to Professor William J. Griffin at George Peabody College, Nashville, Tennessee. Most letters are about his writing, with one form letter to Rodger P. Kingston.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 88.4
Clark (Geoffrey) papers
Formal title:
Geoffrey Clark papers
Extent:
3 linear feet
Date range:
1976-2000 (bulk 1983-1997)
Abstract:
Literary manuscripts (memoir, short stories, novellas, novels).
Repository:
Roger Williams University
Collection call no:
Geoffrey Clark Papers
Cohen (Louis) papers
Formal title:
Louis Cohen papers
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1971-2002
Abstract:
The collection consists of Louis Cohen’s correspondence with salesmen and sales managers during his employment as a sales representative with Optimum Book Marketing and St. Martin’s Press/Holtzbrinck Publishers. There are also memoranda, notes, brochures, advertisements, reviews, invitations, stationery, photographs and 2 audiocassette tapes relating to his work and to his association with the Brotherhood of Book Travelers, later the Association of Book Travelers, and to his term as president.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2014.009
Corso (Gregory) papers
Formal title:
Gregory Corso papers
Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Date range:
1958-2004 (bulk 1980-1983)
Abstract:
This collection, although small in scope, contains a significant assortment of documentation, the sum total of which provides substantive information about Gregory Corso’s personal and creative life. It contains working manuscripts and original artwork by Corso, as well as a small collection of correspondence mostly connected to Corso as either sender, recipient or subject. It also contains a small group of books by Corso; over one hundred photographs of Corso and his family and associates; phonograph records and video cassettes by or about Corso and other Beat writers; and a few miscellaneous ephemeral materials. Highlights of the collection include eleven of Corso’s journals containing about 700 pages of hand-written entries in the from of prose, poetry, and scattered drawings, as well as three files of manuscript material, containing approximately 175 pages of a work entitled
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2015.007

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