Contains 34 Collections and/or Records:
George Cruikshank letters, 1842-1855
Two letters; one regarding changes to a plate for an illustration and the other to “My Dear Loden” inviting him to bring a picture; two bank cheques with Cruikshank’s autograph.
William Danforth letters and essays, 1918
Typescript letters and essays describing his voyage to France and subsequent work with the YMCA during World War I. Danforth, an executive with Ralston Purina in St. Louis, Missouri, went as a volunteer to Europe and sent these detailed accounts back to his colleagues and employees at the company.
August Derleth letters, 1947-1949
Typescript letters, signed, with covers, to Herbert V. Prochnow regarding Derleth’s and Prochnow’s books
Charles Dickens items, 1868
Autograph and poster advertising his final American readings at Tremont Temple in Boston.
Everett Dirksen letter, 1962
Typed letter, signed to Robert-Dale Hess, regretting that copies of requested documents are not available and suggesting a repository library.
Heimito von Doderer letter, 1961
Holograph letter to Dr. Edmond Schlesinger, a lengthy, friendly letter in German concerning his writings and their mutual friends and interests.
Mary Dodge letter, 1883
Holograph letter to C. E. Hawley concerning permission to use Stockton's "The Lady or the Tiger?" in an article for St. Nicholas.
Thomas Doyle letter, 1829
Holograph letter from The Rev.T. Doyle ordering framing for a drawing with instruction under should be written St. Georges [sic] Church + A Pugin arct. 1839.“
Theodore Dreiser letters, 1898-1912
Holograph letter on Salmagundi Club letter paper to "Duffy" concerning galley proofs and an art exhibition, and another to a Mr. Johnson concerning The Financier (1912).
John Drinkwater letter, 1925
Typescript letter, signed, to author Pember Reeves [Reeves, Pember, Mrs., 1865-1953] expressing appreciation for a book. Newsprint photograph of Drinkwater tipped in beside signature.