Literary Collection Descriptions

Papers of individual writers of fiction and non-fiction, prose and poetry; records of literary organizations, publishers, and journals and magazines. Includes "popular" and "cultural" writers.

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Almstedt, Hermann B. (1872-1954), Papers, 1887-1954, (C2408)
1.5 linear feet
Correspondence with colleagues and students, articles, speeches, poems, programs, report cards and diplomas of Hermann B. Almstedt, professor of Germanic Languages at the University of Missouri.

Aly, Bower (1903-1977), Address, 1974, (C3581)
1 folder(s)
Address on the poetry of John G. Neihardt, dedicating ground for the Neihardt building in Bancroft, NE, August 4, 1974.

American Audio Prose Library, 1981-1993, (C3851)
RESTRICTED
Interviews of and readings by American prose writers. These recordings document the authors' renditions and interpretations of their works. The American Audio Prose Library of Columbia, Missouri; a grant-funded library; organized and produced the recordings for public radio stations and individual purchase.

Armstrong, C.J., Who Is Becky Thatcher?, (C2091)
1 folder(s)
Article submitted to MISSOURI HISTORICAL REVIEW. Armstrong concluded that Laura Hawkins Frazer was Mark Twain's original Becky Thatcher.

Athenaean Literary Society Records, 1842-1925, (C0447)
1 linear feet
3 volume(s)
Minutes and records of the organization, constitutions, membership lists, censors' reports, a history, and scrapbook.

Baldwin, Clara (1908- ), Papers, 1947-1993, (C3953)
0.2 linear feet
Papers of trade reporter, children's book author and published poet. Includes detailed letter describing travels through South America, 1947-1948; published trade articles and poetry; photographs; and family information.

Bargen, Walter L., Papers, (SUNP6250)
2 linear feet
Manuscripts and related material of an author and first (2008-2010) Poet Laureate of Missouri.

Bay, J. Christian (1871-1962), "A Visit to the Home of Little Eva", (C2743)
1 folder(s)
Account of visit to Federal Hill, Bardstown, KY, and the Kennedy mansion, Paint Lick, KY; history of Stephen Foster's "My Old Kentucky Home;" and Harriet Beecher Stowe's use of Kennedy family in UNCLE TOM'S CABIN. Five photographic postcards of Federal Hill and the Kennedy home.

Bay, J. Christian (1871-1962), Book Review, 1908, (C2783)
1 folder(s)
Review of IN THE FURROW, volume of poems by Lewis Worthington Smith. Review is written in Danish but quotes parts of poems in English.

Beggs, Berenice B., Scrapbook, 1935, (C3557)
1 volume(s)
Newspaper clippings and photographs, feature stories and magazine articles on Mark Twain, compiled by a teacher in the English Department at Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville.

Bell Family, Papers, 1875-1969, (C3045)
MICROFILM
Papers of a Boonville, MO, family containing genealogical material, correspondence, memoirs, clippings, photographs, and Marie Bell McCoy's manuscripts.

Boehringer, Marie Daerr (1913-1997), 1930-1997, (C1221)
4 linear feet
Diaries; correspondence; newspaper clippings; article; poem and story manuscripts; publications; and miscellaneous papers of a Cleveland, OH, journalist and poet.

Bolling, George Melville (1871-1963), Papers, 1925-1970, (C1330)
1.4 linear feet
Papers of George Melville Bolling, professor emeritus of Greek and Sanskrit at Ohio State University. The papers include correspondence with colleagues and family, manuscript drafts, and miscellaneous material.

Bradsher, Earl Lockridge, (1879-1974), Papers, 1945-1954 (C3345)
0.9 linear feet
The papers of Earl Lockridge Bradsher contain manuscript poetry of Bradsher as well as correspondence and miscellaneous material. All poetry is entitled “Starts, Parts, First Drafts,” and varies in style and content.

Braislin, William C., Letters, 1934-1935, (C2757)
1 folder(s)
Two letters to J.C. Bay discussing early American fiction collections. Originals and typed copies.

Brashear, Margaret M. (1874-1963), Papers, 1868-1962, (C3393)
6.3 linear feet
Correspondence, manuscripts, notes, clippings, student papers, and articles of a professor of English at the University of Missouri. She taught classes on Mark Twain and Missouri literature and wrote several books and articles.

Breckenridge, William Clark, Papers, 1752-1927, (C1036)
MICROFILM
1.6 linear feet
21 volume(s)
Correspondence and miscellaneous papers of W.C. Breckenridge, St. Louis businessman, writer and historian. Two copies of EARLY PRINTING IN MISSOURI, 1808-1849. Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings and illustrations, engravings, letters, and miscellaneous printed materials.

Burton, C.M. (1853-1932), Letter, 1913, (C2772)
1 folder(s)
To Theodore W. Koch, from Detroit, MI, Feb. 14, 1913. Letter regarding C.M. Kirkland, school teacher and author of books about life on the frontier. "Mrs. Mary Clavers" was a pseudonym for Caroline Matilda Stansbury (Mrs. William C.) Kirkland.

Canan, Howard V., Papers, 1970-1971, (C3288)
1 folder(s)
Research notes on James Craig.

Catherwood, Mary Hartwell (1847-1902), Poem, (C2760)
1 folder(s)
A farewell poem addressed to Roswell Field by M.C.H. Typewritten copy included.

Chamberlain, Corinne Gould, Poems, (C3178)
3 folder(s)
Poems written by Corinne Gould Chamberlain.

CHOUTEAU REVIEW, Records, (WUNP4416)
0.4 linear feet
Issues of the magazine, 1975-1981.

Clemens, Samuel Langhorne (1835-1910), Papers, 1895-1901, (C2007)
1 folder(s)
Poem entitled "Contract with Mrs. T.K. Beecher, Quarry Farm," by Mark Twain, 2 July 1895. Mark Twain circular letter to W.L. Howard from New York, 2 May 1901, regretting he could not accept lecture engagement. Added personal note stating he would have made trip but was permanently tired of travel and hoped he had made his last journey.

Coggins, Alta Simpson, Manuscripts, (C2226)
0.7 linear feet
Three manuscripts by Alta S. Coggins, pen name Carolyn Coggins. CAROLYN COGGINS' COMPANY COOKBOOK, SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINING AT HOME, LANCE AND HIS FIRST HORSE.

Cook, Fannie, "Mothers," 1946 (C0249)
1 folder
Manuscript of a short story about two mothers, one white and one Negro, with sons in the army.

Crittenden, H.H., Missouri, 1930, (C2096)
1 folder(s)
Poem submitted to the MISSOURI HISTORICAL REVIEW.

Crow, Carl (1883-1945), Papers, 1913-1945, (C0041)
5 linear feet
6 volume(s)
Accounts, bills, correspondence, speeches, manuscripts of articles and books, diary of a trip over the Burma Road, diary of a Japanese soldier, and notes on China, Japan, and South America. Crow lived in Shanghai and elsewhere in the Orient. Volumes are scrapbooks containing clippings and reviews of his books.

Croy, Homer (1883-1965), Papers, 1905-1965, (C2534)
10.25 linear feet
7 volume(s)
Homer Croy, a Missouri native, was the author of numerous books, short stories, plays and articles. The collection contains research and manuscripts for published and unpublished work, business and personal correspondence, financial records, contracts, photographs, and scrapbooks. The volumes are on microfilm.

Dearing, Fred Morris (1879-1963), Papers, 1897-1961, (C2926)
22.4 linear feet
Memoirs, editorial notes, newsclippings, personal and general correspondence, bills, and receipts, original poetry, essays, short stories, and a collection of annotated books of a career diplomat.

Dent, Lester B. (1904-1959), Collection, 1924-1984, (C3071)
RESTRICTED
MICROFILM
36.2 linear feet
Manuscripts, publications, correspondence, personal papers, research notes, scrapbooks, and photographs of native Missouri writer, explorer, aerial photographer, and dairy farmer, perhaps best remembered as the principle author of the Doc Savage adventure stories. Collection is also available on microfilm, with the exception of printed and ephemeral materials.

Dent, Lester B., Collection, (WUNP5413)
INVENTORY. Additional footage of home movies transferred to videocassette. Includes family, travel scenery, treasure hunting in the Caribbean, New York, Paris, Havana, and many small towns in central Missouri.

Dent, Lester B., Collection, (WUNP5115)
9 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of manuscripts, correspondence, publications, and other materials to papers of a science fiction writer. Includes over 15,000 jokes collected by Norma Dent.

Dent, Lester B., Collection, (WUNP5569)
10 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of published writings of Lester Dent; fan mail; photographs; and published materials relating to the fictional character of Doc Savage.

Dent, Lester B., Collection, (WUNP5485)
Addition of original films taken by Lester Dent of family, travels, local communities, etc. See accession 5413 for videocassette copies and inventory.

Dent, Lester B., Collection, (WUNP5418)
0.3 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, articles about Dent, biographical materials, Doc Savage materials, and personal notes.

Dent, Lester B., Collection, (WUNP5389)
0.1 linear feet
Addition of a photocopy of the Dent story "The Sign of the Adder," published in ALL DETECTIVE MAGAZINE under the name John Wiley.

Dent, Lester B., Collection, (WUNP5197)
0.4 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of manuscripts to papers of a science fiction and mystery writer.

Donaldson, Frank, "Mark Twain and American Drama Before World War I: A Checklist," 1968, (C2576)
1 folder(s)
Bibliography of plays based on Mark Twain's works.

Dorman, Allen (1857- ), Papers, (SUNP5876)
Manuscript volume of poetry and publication promotional material of a Henry County, MO, author 1890s.

Durrie, Daniel S., Contact, 1876, (C2945)
1 folder(s)
Agreement between Durrie and J. Hall and Company for Durrie to write a history of Missouri which Hall would publish.

Edwards, Nannie, Past Days of the Ozarks, 1945, (C0684)
1 folder(s)
Original poem depicting home and community life during the author's childhood in the Missouri Ozarks.

Erdman, Loula Grace, Papers, n.d., (C3221)
7 folder(s)
Manuscript of novel, THE SHORT SUMMER; and manuscript of THE YEARS OF THE LOCUST, in English and German.

Erodelphian Literary Society, Lexington, Missouri, Records, 1851-1859, (C0835)
5 folder(s)
Records of a small, college-based literary society in existence from 1850 to 1860. Its membership included DeKalb Musgrove, Adair Wilson, and Joseph Taylor Juan Hughes. Consists of correspondence with prominent individuals, 1851-1859, and an incomplete set of meeting minutes, 1853-1856.

Field, Eugene (1850-1895), Verses, n.d., (C3169)
1 folder(s)
Typed copy of Eugene Field's first verse, autographed by Field; New Year's Eve card to Mrs. Sampson from J. Mansell; valentine to Frank from unknown; miscellaneous poems and book of verses by Eugene Field.

Flanagan, John Theodore (1906- ), Letter, 1940, (C2763)
1 folder(s)
To J.C. Bay, Chicago, IL, from Minneapolis, MN, Feb. 27, 1940. Letter in appreciation of Bay's favorable comments on an article by Flanagan and donation of rare books to University of Minnesota library. Typewritten copy included.

Frazier, W.L., Papers, 1932, (C0685)
1 folder(s)
Symbolic poem written by a Boise, ID, doctor and sent to L.M. Defoe, Columbia, MO. Also descriptive letter and picture.

Fuller, Earl, "The Story Behind the Picture 'Just Memories'," n.d., (C3298)
1 folder(s)
Manuscript from which was prepared "In Another Day on the Old North Side," which appeared in the KANSAS CITY STAR, June 1, 1958.

Garland, Hamlin, Note, 1891, (C2764)
1 folder(s)
Poetic description of "the main-traveled road." Also a typed copy.

Gentry, North Todd (1866-1944), Athenaean Society Scrapbook, 1869-1921, (C1401)
1 volume(s)
Programs of a literary society at the University of Missouri.

Grinstead, Hugh Fox (1870-1950), Papers, 1889-1950, (C2742)
1.8 linear feet
Western stories by Grindstead and letters, photographs, and news items pertaining to his family. Ribbons, programs and certificates relating to his career. Also United Daughters of the Confederacy material of Mrs. Grinstead's.

Hardeman, Leona, Poem, n.d., (C1549)
1 folder(s)
Poem, "For Miss Hardeman's Album," signed Eugene. Jefferson City, July 11.

Head, Franklin Harvey (1832-1914), Note, n.d., (C2767)
1 folder(s)
Note by Head discussing unknown manuscript. Also a typed copy.

Heat-Moon, William Least, Papers (CA6041)
RESTRICTED
16 cubic feet
Manuscripts and additional materials from four of the author’s books: River-Horse: The Logbook Of A Boat Across America, PrairyErth: (A Deep Map), Columbus In The Americas, and Roads To Quoz: An American Mosey.

Heckel, Albert Kerr (1880-1965), Papers, 1903-1965, (C3481)
3.8 linear feet
Heckel was an educator and dean of men at the University of Missouri, 1924-1941; a national officer of Alpha Tau Omega; and dean of the Floating University in 1926-1927. Papers include personal and professional correspondence, writings, and poems by his wife, Pearl Bash Heckel.

Herndon, Booton, (1916-1995) Papers, 1950-1965 (C3355)
4.1 linear feet
5 audio tapes, 4 volumes, 1 audio disc
The papers of Booten Herndon contain Herndon’s collaboration with Vic Obeck in writing How to Exercise Without Moving a Muscle, a volume about isometric exercises; papers relating to Herndon’s compilation and publication of The Humor of J.F.K., a collection of Kennedy quotations; and material related to Military Air Transport Service used in writing Over the Hump with William H. Tunner.

Hough, Emerson (1857-1923), Letter, 1913, (C2768)
1 folder(s)
From Chicago, May 17, 1913. Letter discussing the benefits of fiction in enlightening people on social and economic problems; Hough's opinion of American character traits. Also typed copy.

Howard, Wade, "Crossing the Plains," 1864, (C0686)
1 folder(s)
Poem about a trip from Tipton, MO, into Idaho, starting April 23, 1864. Printed in 1886 by the poet's brother, W.S. Howard.

Howes, Zorgame, Letter, 1927, (C2785)
1 folder(s)
To J. Christian Bay, from Chicago, IL, May 27, 1927. Letter expressing appreciation for help given Wright Howes Old and Rare Books. Also typed copy.

Hutsell, James K. (1907-1976), Papers, 1929-1974, (C3579)
7 folder(s)
Papers relating to author Thomas Wolfe collected by James K. Hutsell. Material concerns family reaction to Wolfe's writing, especially LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL. Clippings, Hutsell's articles about the author and his relationship with Julia Wolfe, photographs, and letters from Wolfe's family are included.

Huynh, Quang Nhuong (1936-2001), Papers, 1956-2000, (C3997)
4.4 linear feet
The papers of Huynh Quang Nhuong, a Vietnamese author who lived in Columbia, Missouri, consist mainly of Huynh's writings and include drafts of plays, novels, short stories, poetry, and screenplays. The collection also includes photographs, newspaper clippings, book reviews, and correspondence with publishers, as well as fan letters from children regarding his book, The Land I Lost.

Jean Ingelow Society Record Book, 1870-1877, (C1182)
1 volume(s)
Includes list of members, minutes of meetings, and constitution of a University of Missouri women's literary society.

Johnston, Eva (1865-1941), Papers, n.d., (C2159)
0.3 linear feet
Lectures on Latin and Greek dramatists and literature, Luxembourg Gardens, women's education, women's wages, and popular superstitions, and translation and interpretation of Terence's HECYRA.

Keefe, James F. (1923-1999), Papers, 1915-1998, (C3834)
17.4 linear feet, 62 audio cassettes
Writings, speeches, correspondence, and photographs of James F. Keefe, a conservationist with the Missouri Conservation Commission. Keefe was also an editor, sportsman, and black powder gun enthusiast.

Keeley, Mary Paxton (1886-1986), Papers, 1830-1983, (C0848)
7.25 linear feet
Papers of the first woman graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, 1910. Active as a journalist, teacher, playwright, poet, fiction writer, genealogist, and photographer. Material includes correspondence; diaries; manuscripts for Keeley's articles, fiction, and poetry; clippings; tapes; and photographs.

Kendrick, M. Slade (1894- ), Papers, 1951-1973, (C0628)
9 folder(s)
Letters written to a professor of agricultural economics at Cornell University by his friend, the poet John G. Neihardt (1884-1973), and related items.

Kimsey, Warren, Papers, 1915-1934, (C3747)
5 folder(s)
Papers of a Missouri-born short story writer. Includes correspondence, stories, press releases, and histories.

Lankford, John, Papers, (WUNP5175)
3.5 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition to papers of a history professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Includes correspondence, publications, research and teaching materials, biographical information, photographs, poetry and miscellaneous, ca. 1961-1992.

Lockmiller, David A. (1906- ), Papers, 1880-1964, (C0405)
0.2 linear feet
The papers of the biographer of General Enoch H. Crowder, administrator of the Selective Service during World War I and ambassador to Cuba, primarily consist of correspondence from the 1940s and 1950s pertaining to the biography. The papers also include correspondence written to Crowder from prominent political and military figures, publicity materials, book reviews, and miscellaneous records. See also C1046, the Enoch H. Crowder Papers.

Marsh, Susan Louise, Scrapbooks, 1920-1935, (C1414)
2 volume(s)
Letters, poems, and newspaper clippings describing Marsh's campaign to save Eugene Field's childhood home, appointment as first poet laureate of Missouri, and club activities.

Marshall Writers Guild, Marshall, Missouri, Records, (SUNP6167)
RESTRICTED
0.2 linear feet
Essays, poetry, prose, authors' bios, and meeting minutes of a Missouri Writers Guild chapter founded in 1995.

McAfee, James Thomas (1928-1982), Papers, 1948-1985, (C3728)
12 linear feet
Papers of an Alabama-born poet and writer; professor of English at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 1953-1982; and associate editor of the MISSOURI REVIEW. Includes correspondence, photographs, diaries, manuscripts, books, newspaper clippings, poetry, sketches, audio cassettes, and student work.

Missouri Writers' Guild, Papers, 1916-1980, (C3657)
1.9 linear feet
Correspondence, membership applications, minutes of meetings, newsletters, and budget records of an organization founded in 1916 by Walter Williams, dean of the School of Journalism, to bring together writers from the state. Consequently the Guild had close ties to the Journalism School.

Missouri. Militia, 26th Regiment, Fine Assessment Book, 1824-1830, (C1174)
1 volume(s)
Annual records of the court for the assessment of fines for the Missouri Militia, 26th Regiment. Also contains a membership list of the Magnolia Literary Society, 1874, and recipes.

Morgan, Speer (1946- ), Papers, (WUNP6122)
3 linear feet
Personal papers of the University of Missouri English professor. Dr. Morgan has published numerous fiction works and short stories and has edited the Missouri Review for 23 years. Includes correspondence, personal writing and manuscript files, book reviews, speeches, miscellaneous papers, publishing materials (correspondence, royalty statements etcetera), and newspapers clippings.

Morris, Joe Alex, Sr. (1904-1990), Papers, 1926-1979, (C0229)
2 linear feet
1 volume(s)
The papers of Joe Alex Morris, Sr., a journalist and author from Lancaster, MO, include story drafts and notes, correspondence, photographs, and newspaper and magazine clippings.

Mott, Frank Luther and Vera I., Papers, (WUNP4368)
0.4 linear feet
Correspondence and material pertaining to Volume 5 of Mott's HISTORY OF AMERICAN MAGAZINES. Also one oversize certificate.

Mumpower, Daniel L., Jr. (1917- ), Papers, n.d., (C3899)
1.3 linear feet
Manuscripts of fiction and non-fiction works by Mumpower, a psychologist and University of Missouri alumnus who taught at the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

Nagel, Werner O. (1905-1974), Papers, 1931-1988, (C2544)
3.7 linear feet
Papers of a University of Missouri pioneer wildlife student, zoologist, noted conservationist, technical writer for the Missouri Conservation Commission, and philosopher/poet. Material on conservation, pollution, land management, wild game cookery, and technical writing.

Nagel, Werner O., Papers, (WUNP5724)
0.4 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of manuscripts, awards, published stories and poems, photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous.

Neihardt, John G. (1881-1973), Letters, 1912-1925, (C3074)
RESTRICTED
MICROFILM
Letters from Neihardt to George Sterling, California poet. In these letters Neihardt discusses what he is writing, comments on and praises Sterling's work, and tells Sterling of his personal philosophy and about routine events. The originals of these letters are held by the Huntington Library, San Marino, CA.

Neihardt, John G. (1881-1973), Papers, 1908-1974, (C3778)
RESTRICTED
1.4 linear feet
Correspondence and miscellaneous material of poet. Neihardt was most famous for his epic A CYCLE OF THE WEST, and BLACK ELK SPEAKS. He was poet laureate of Nebraska, literary editor of the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 1929-1938, and an instructor at the University of Missouri, 1949-1965.

Neihardt, John G. (1881-1973), Papers, c. 1858-1974, (C3716)
RESTRICTED
9.4 linear feet
Correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, news clippings, audio and video cassettes, and miscellaneous material of poet. Neihardt was most famous for his epic, A CYCLE OF THE WEST, and BLACK ELK SPEAKS. He was poet laureate of Nebraska, literary editor of the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 1926-1938, and instructor at the University of Missouri, 1949-1965.

Neihardt, John G., Ephemera, 1957-1987, (C1267)
MICROFILM
0.3 linear feet
Correspondence, clippings, and obituaries of poet and educator John G. Neihardt. Additional materials pertaining to the Neihardt Foundation, Black Elk/Neihardt Park, Blair, Nebraska, and a stage performance of Black Elk Speaks. Enid Fink Neihardt childhood memoir and additional clippings about her and Hilda Neihardt's efforts to continue their father's and Black Elk's legacies.

New Era Debating Club, University of Missouri, Record Book, 1896-1902, (C1184)
1 volume(s)
Constitution, minutes of meetings, and membership lists of the club.

New Era Debating Club, University of Missouri, Record Book, 1902-1908, (C0878)
1 folder(s)
Minutes of meetings, membership lists, and drill of the club. Also a copy of its 1897 constitution.

Olson, James, Papers, (WUNP6039)
23 linear feet
Research files Olson collected while writing his biography of Senator Stuart Symington. NOTE: Olson's papers from his tenure as President of the University are held at the University Archives.

On Polecats and Vose Populi Vose Dei, n.d., (C2446)
1 folder(s)
Two essays written by an unknown concerning human polecats and worship.

OPEN PLACES, Columbia, Missouri, Records, 1961-1987, (C3705)
3.8 linear feet
The records of a small poetry magazine, edited by Eleanor M. Bender, include correspondence, financial documents, grant information, issues 1-44, Poet Series 1-5, photographs, news-paper clippings, and a taped interview with Nan A. Talese, senior editor at Random House. See also collection 3068.

OPEN PLACES, Columbia, Missouri, Records, 1968-1987, (C3068)
MICROFILM
Records of a small poetry and review magazine. Consists of general, contributor and publication correspondence. Includes materials pertaining to the magazine's last six years of publication, 1981-1987. See Collection 3705 for material relating to the magazine's first fifteen years.

Otey, Virginius Blackburn, Notebook, 1857-1886, (C0894)
1 folder(s)
Copies of letters, poems, and essays of Virginius B. Otey of Lynchburg, VA.

Patton-Scott Family, Papers, 1836-1983, (C3710)
1.2 linear feet
Correspondence, financial and legal documents, genealogy, poetry, prose, and miscellaneous volumes of the Patton and Scott families. Describes agriculture, economic conditions, overland travel, daily life, family activities, and tragedies. Firsthand accounts of the Civil War's influence on civilian life in Missouri, Mississippi, and Indiana.

Peden, William (1913- 1999), Interview, 1968 (C3344)
1 folder
The William Peden interview includes his views on advantages and disadvantages of various literary forms, especially novel and short story, in terms of writing process and effectiveness; effects of television on short story market, as well as comparison of academic literary journals with sophisticated, mass-circulated magazines. He discusses the literacy potential of Missouri environment, especially Boone County, and the literary circles in St. Louis 1910-1925. The interview concludes with major literary influences upon Peden.

Pusey, William Allen (1865-1940), Papers, 1938, (C2779)
1 folder(s)
Poem of six verses, DE SENECTUTE (without apologies to Cicero or Emmerson), by a Chicago dermatologist; photograph of Pusey.

Read, Opie (1852-1939), Papers, n.d., (C0395)
5 folder(s)
Two manuscripts, a contract, and a newspaper obituary of Opie Read, humorist and novelist. Manuscript of four-act play, "Young Abraham," based on the romance of Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge. The other manuscript is a short story. Both were written by Read.

Robinson, Hamline E., Papers, 1877-1879, (C1219)
0.2 linear feet
Papers of Hamline E. Robinson, a Maryville, MO, book collector, consisting of a diary, a catalog of his occult library; and a volume that includes a "Sketch of the Life of Thomas Taylor, the Platonist" and a biographical account of Taylor's works.

Root, Frank A. (1837-1926), Letter, 1925, (C2781)
1 folder(s)
To Brentano's, Inc., Chicago, IL, from Topeka, KS, June 8, 1925. Letter concerning publishing THE OVERLAND STAGE TO CALIFORNIA in 1901; biographical information; and offer of two copies of one book for sale at $40 and $35.

Rottmann, Larry, Collection, (CA5858)
RESTRICTED
Compilation of correspondence, subject files, manuscripts, publications, newspaper clippings, teaching material, production material, organizational records, and audio and video recordings related to Vietnam, the Vietnam War and anti-war activity, veterans, and conflict literature; 1960s-2000s.

Scarberry, Alma Sioux (1899-1990), Papers, 1899-1990, (C3913)
3 linear feet
The papers of Alma Sioux Scarberry, a reporter, novelist, script writer, publicist, and entertainer include correspondence, clippings, photographs, newspaper serials, books, manuscripts, sheet music, audio tapes and records. The Scarberry Papers are an addition to the National Women and Media Collection.

Scharil, A.W., Roderick, "Last of the Goths," 1853, (C1244)
1 volume(s)
A tragedy in five acts written by a St. Louis lawyer, editor and publisher.

Schofield, F.L., Papers, 1912, (C3569)
1 folder(s)
Letter from Schofield on behalf of commission to erect a Mark Twain monument and marker, to Albert Bigelow Paine, Twain's biographer, and Paine's reply. Identity of house in which Twain was born, and appropriate inscriptions for the monument and marker.

Schroeder, Adolf E., Papers, (WUNP4850)
RESTRICTED
2 volume(s)
Addition. Two volumes of handwritten poetry in German.

Searing, Laura Redden (1839-1923), Papers, 1846-1963, (C2290)
4 linear feet
Papers of Laura Redden Searing, a poet and author whose works appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines. The papers consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and Searing's writings. Also included are correspondence, publicity clippings, and photographs of Searing's daughter, Elsa Searing McGinn. This collection is part of the National Women and Media Collection.

Seifert, Elizabeth (1897-1983), Papers, 1944 (C0401)
5 folders
Manuscript of Doctor Woodward’s Ambition (originally called "The Hospital"), published by Dodd, Mead & Company in 1945. Also notes, clippings, and two letters from the publishers.

Seifert, Elizabeth, Papers, (SUNP2735)
0.25 linear feet
Scrapbook contains clippings, cards, correspondence, photographs, and miscellany pertaining to the career of Missouri author Elizabeth Seifert.

Settle, William A., Jr. (1915-1988), Papers, c. 1920-1987, (C3896)
MICROFILM
2.5 linear feet
Papers of a University of Tulsa history professor related to his research of the Missouri outlaws Jesse and Frank James, consisting of correspondence, research notes, bibliographies, newspaper clippings, photographs, and ephemera.

Severance Book Review Club, Columbia, Missouri, Records, 1931-1995, (SUNP3128)
0.4 linear feet
Minutes of meetings, constitution, and membership lists of a Columbia, MO, literary club.

Sexton, Charles E., Papers, (WUNP3937)
Primarily fictional manuscripts written by Sexton c. 1940s-1970s.

Sexton, Charles E., Papers, (WUNP3956)
Primarily fictional manuscripts written by Charles Eli Sexton, c. 1940s-1970s.

Shakespeare Club, Clinton, Missouri, Minutes, 1892-1911, (C2477)
3 volume(s)
Minutes of the meetings of a ladies' cultural improvement club. Members are listed and the lesson for each meeting described.

Sharp, Grace Marmaduke, "The Hills of Old 'Mizzou,' " n.d., (C1252)
1 folder(s)
Typewritten poem.

Shelton, Everett D., Poems, 1927, (C1253)
1 volume(s)
"The Missourian" and other poems.

Shelton, Everett D., Poems, 1936-1939, (C3218)
1 folder(s)
Six handwritten booklets of poetry.

Shoemaker, Ralph J., Papers, (WUNP4500)
0.2 linear feet
Addition. Miscellaneous collected material and some writings.

Shoemaker-Mathews, Scrapbook, n.d., (SUNP2159)
1 volume(s)
Bound collection of poems which were probably clipped from newspapers in the 1800s and pasted into a scrapbook.

Sinclair, Upton (1878-1968), MY LIFETIME IN LETTERS, Proofs, 1960, (C0165)
0.1 linear feet
Galley proofs of book published by University of Missouri Press. Corrections and notations in the author's handwriting.

Smith, Samuel Francis (1808-1895), "America," 1892 (C0409)
1 folder
Autographed copy of poem. OVERSIZE. Included in folder are press release on acquisition and photostat of poem.

Smith, Stanley C. (1928-1999), Papers, 1951-1971, (C3607)
0.4 linear feet
Papers of a close friend of poet John G. Neihardt. Smith was a newspaper editor, tavern manager and teacher. He also served as business agent for one of Neihardt's public speaking tours. The papers consist primarily of letters from Neihardt to Smith but also include business records, schedules, programs, manuscripts, contracts, clippings, newsletters, photographs and a thesis.

Snyder, Robert McClure, Jr. (1876-1927), Papers, 1890-1937, (C3524)
3.6 linear feet
Correspondence, historical notes, book lists, and photographs of Snyder, joint heir of the Ozark Hahatonka estate, collector of rare books, and writer on many phases of western history, especially Kansas City, MO, and vicinity.

Stager, Walter, Letter, 1920, (C2786)
1 folder(s)
To J.C. Bay, Chicago, IL, from Sterling, IL, Oct. 30, 1920. Letter of thanks; photograph of Stager Place, Sterling, IL, on stationery.

State Historical Society of Missouri, Typescript Collection, (C0995)
RESTRICTED
MICROFILM
The State Historical Society of Missouri Typescript Collection consists of typescripts of articles and manuscripts donated over the years to the Historical Society.

Steele, Cora Ellis, "Mother's White Carnation," n.d., (C2170)
1 folder(s)
A poetic tribute to mother.

Sussman, Leonard R., Papers (WUNP6221)
11.3 linear feet, 107 audio cassettes, 2 audio discs, 2 CDs, 15 video cassettes
Papers of a journalist and author who served as executive director (1967-1988) of Freedom House, an independent, nongovernmental organization devoted to strengthening free institutions worldwide. Includes articles, clippings, correspondence, diaries, publications, and recordings of interviews and radio and television appearances.

Terry, Howard Leslie, "Adventures in Silence," 1932, (C1271)
1 volume(s)
A novel about a deaf man.

The Missouri Review, Columbia, Missouri, Records, (WUNP5651)
2.5 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of camera-ready copy for volumes 13, no. 2 through volume 19, no. 1; miscellaneous artwork; and submissions card file for 1990-1995.

The Missouri Review, Columbia, Missouri, Records, (WUNP5559)
2 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of correspondence, manuscripts, financial records, submission records and miscellaneous materials.

THE MISSOURI REVIEW, Columbia, Missouri, Records, 1977-1982, (C3342)
0.6 linear feet
Records of a literary magazine published by the Department of English at the University of Missouri-Columbia for the purpose of printing poetry, fiction, and essays of general literary interest with a contemporary approach.

The Missouri Review, Columbia, Missouri, Records, ca. 1978-1995, (WUNP5512)
8 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of correspondence, manuscripts, financial records, submission files, and MISSOURI REVIEW Online records.

The Readers, Columbia, Missouri, Papers, 1925-1978 (C3638)
0.2 linear feet
The origins, history, minutes, and memoriams of The Readers, a Columbia, Missouri, women’s club started in 1925. The club’s emphasis is the reading and discussion of books. Profiles of women from this club give a useful comment on the concerns of educated women in the early twentieth century.

THE UNIVERSITY ARGUS, 1891, (C0739)
1 folder(s)
Monthly publication of Athenaean and Union Literary Societies of the University of Missouri. Issues for December 1891.

Todd, Helen (1912- ), Manuscripts, 1934-1942 (C0176)
0.2 linear feet
Original manuscripts for three stories, "So Free We Seem," "A Man Named Grant," and "The Roots of the Tree."

Unger, Arthur (1924-2004), Papers, 1943-2004, (C4027)
RESTRICTED
10.8 linear feet, 77 audio cassettes, 2 audio tapes, 4 audio discs, 5 CDs, 1 video cassette
Arthur Unger was an entertainment journalist who reviewed movies and television shows for the Christian Science Monitor and Ingenue. He edited several magazines as wide-ranging as Mechanix Illustrated and Datebook and toured with the Beatles. The collection includes recordings, transcripts, and notes from his interviews with celebrities, his writings, Beatles publications, and personal materials.

Union Literary Society, University of Missouri, Papers, 1871-1872, (C0625)
1 folder(s)
Constitution and bylaws of the Union Literary Society at the University of Missouri. Program of the society's annual exhibition, 5 April 1872.

Union Literary Society, University of Missouri, Record Books, 1842-1916, (C0448)
0.8 linear feet
3 volume(s)
Constitution and amendments, roll of members, and proceedings of meetings.

University of Missouri, Debating Club Record Book, 1902-1913, (C1181)
1 volume(s)
Secretary's record, including minutes of meetings and membership.

University of Missouri, English Club, Papers, 1903 (C0098)
0.25 linear feet
Papers of the club, including stories, songs, and poems written by members of the organization in 1903. Roll of members and part of a letter to Emma Simmons.

University of Missouri, Young Ladies' Philalaethean Society, Record Book, 1888-1895, (C1185)
1 volume(s)
Minutes and membership lists of a literary society.

Vail, Robert William Glenroie (1890- ), Letter, 1935, (C2784)
1 folder(s)
From Worcester, MA, Aug. 21, 1935. Information in reply to an inquiry [by J. Christian Bay] regarding the first printing of "America."

Van Buskirk, Kathleen, Papers, (SUNP6208)
3.2 linear feet, 1 video cassette
Manuscripts and research materials of an author who wrote about the Ozarks. Includes records of the Taneyhills Library Club of Branson, Missouri, and genealogy files on several families.

Venable, Mrs. William Henry, Letter, n.d., (C2788)
1 folder(s)
To J.C. Bay, Chicago, IL, from Cincinnati, OH, n.d. Letter informing Bay that there are no plans to publish a new edition of BEGINNING OF LITERARY CULTURE IN THE OHIO VALLEY by William Henry Venable.

Warren, George H., Letter, [1919], (C2789)
1 folder(s)
To J.C. Bay, Chicago, IL, from Minneapolis, MN. Letter announcing dispatch of complimentary copy of "The Pioneer Woodsman as He is Related to Lumbering in the Northwest," by George H. Warren.

Warshaw, Jacob (1878-1944), Papers, 1910-1944, (C0036)
12 linear feet
12 volume(s)
Correspondence and papers of the chairman of the Department of Spanish at Missouri University, 1926-1944. Copies of articles written for scholarly publications, extensive notes on Spanish and Latin American literature and life, and personal and departmental correspondence.

WEBSTER REVIEW Records, (WUNP4433)
0.4 linear feet
Issues, correspondence and some financial records of a literary magazine.

Weeks, Raymond L. (1863-1954), Papers, 1873-1954, (C1045)
5.4 linear feet
Papers of Raymond L. Weeks containing primarily correspondence regarding his academic career in Romance languages, philology, and phonetics at the universities of Michigan, Missouri, and Illinois; and Columbia University in New York City. Royalty statements, postcards, poetry, photographs, newspaper clippings, and articles and scholarly writings concerning languages make up the rest of the collection.

Wescott, Roger W. (1925-2000), Papers, (WUNP5894)
INVENTORY. Papers of a linguist and anthropologist, include publications and unpublished writing, correspondence, research material, and miscellaneous personal and professional papers; 1930s-2000.

Wharton, Walter William (1908-1985), Papers, c. 1912-1985, (C3772)
2.5 linear feet
Papers of a Missouri poet and writer, trade magazine editor, book reviewer, and lecturer. Includes correspondence, books, newspaper clippings, poetry, sketches, and plays.

Wharton, Walter William, Papers, (WUNP5177)
1 folder(s)
Addition to papers of a Missouri poet, writer and book reviewer. Consists of a satirical newsletter, SAINT CLAIR SANDPAPER, he published for his friends.

Wharton, Walter William, Papers, (WUNP5474)
1 folder(s)
Addition. Manuscript copy of untitled, incomplete novel written by Wharton. Consists of the first 109 pages.

Wilcox, Lute M., Letter, 1922, (C2790)
1 folder(s)
To J.C. Bay, Chicago, IL, from Denver, CO, Sept. 29, 1922. Letter discusses sketches written by Wilcox while a journalist, old books and book dealers, and historical information.

Wilder, Laura Ingalls (1867-1957), LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE, n.d., 1950-1954, (C3702)
RESTRICTED
MICROFILM
Manuscript of LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE and some correspondence with the children's librarian at the Pomona Public Library, Pomona, CA.

Wilder, Laura Ingalls (1867-1957), Papers, 1894-1943, (C3633)
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MICROFILM
Papers of the author of the "Little House" series of children's stories. Manuscripts, a diary and some correspondence are included.

Wilson, Andrew J. (1824-1897), "The Twenty-four Presidents," n.d., (C0484)
1 folder(s)
Poem by a member of a Missouri regiment in the Civil War.

Wood, Gordon R., Papers, (WUNP5416)
3 linear feet
INVENTORY. Papers and research materials of an English language dialectologist and teacher. Also includes family history and World War II papers.

Zwicky, Arnold M., Papers, (WUNP5781)
RESTRICTED
24 linear feet
Correspondence, teaching and research materials, and administrative records of a professor of linguistics, 1960s-1990s.