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Small groups manuscripts collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2019_001

This artificial collection consists of small groups of manuscripts, typically with only one item in each group. The materials have accumulated over decades within Rare Books, Archives and Special Collections and now are arranged alphabetically by author or other keyword identifier. This list offers basic access to these resources.

Dates

  • 1698-1988
  • Majority of material found within 1880-1950

Extent

23.75 linear feet (20 boxes; approximately 300 small groups )

Arrangement

Boxes 1-19 are arranged in alphabetical order by creator or subject. Beginning with box 20, folder numbers are included.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Internal evidence indicates that University of Louisville President Raymond Asa Kent collected typescripts and galley proofs of Kentucky authors in the 1940s. Dean of Libraries Wayne S. Yenawine also added manuscript material, including a group of single items purchased in 1966. Other manuscripts are associated with the purchase of the remaining stock in Jerrold Nedwick’s Book Store after the Chicago book dealer’s death in 1966. When known, sources are included with their catalog entries.

Title
Small Groups Manuscripts Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Delinda Buie
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Louisville Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Ekstrom Library, Lower Level Room 17
Louisville KY 40292
502 852-6752