Found 9 collections related to American literature

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Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1575
13 linear feet (12 boxes; 57 volumes)
The Robert Underwood Johnson papers document Johnson's personal and professional life from 1875 until his death in 1937. Johnson, born in 1853, served on the staff of The Century Magazine until 1913, eventually rising to... more
Wellman, Francis L. (Francis Lewis), 1854-1942
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3281
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Typescript carbon copy of Luck and Opportunity by Francis Lewis Wellman with corrections by the author.
Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1812
24 leaves
Written August 2, 1925 on verso of miscellaneous letters addressed to the author.
Day, Clarence, 1874-1935
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 741
The Clarence Day Papers document the literary career, business activity, personal life and family background of the author and illustrator. The papers include personal and professional correspondence; notebooks, manuscripts, typescripts, galley... more
Fales, DeCoursey, 1888-1966
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 972
3 linear feet (8 boxes, 1 v.)
De Coursey Fales (1888-1966) was a New York City lawyer and banker who collected books and manuscripts. He donated his book collection to New York University and split his manuscript gifts between N.Y.U. and the New York Public Library. Autograph... more
Stratemeyer Syndicate
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2903
147.1 linear feet (344 boxes, 38 volumes, 5 oversize folders)
The Stratemeyer Syndicate was established in 1905 by Edward Stratemeyer, a successful author of juvenile literature. The Syndicate employed ghostwriters to produce such popular children's book series as Tom Swift, The Hardy Boys, The Bobbsey... more
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2899
.21 linear feet (1 volume)
Holograph leaf (2 pages) of the first draft of chapter one of "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
Kohns, Lee, 1864-1927
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 645
6 linear feet (19 boxes, 3 v.)
Collection consists of letters and documents, ca. 15th-19th centuries, collected by Lee Kohns. American and European historical, literary, artistic, and scientific figures are represented.
Behrman, S. N. (Samuel Nathaniel), 1893-1973
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 248
The S. N. Behrman Papers document the literary career and personal life of the playwright and essayist. The date span of the papers is 1912-1987. They include personal and professional correspondence; diaries; notebooks, manuscripts, typescripts,... more
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