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Newberry Library

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Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Carl B. Roden - William F. Poole research papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Roden
Abstract

Correspondence, writings and research materials assembled by Chicago Public Library chief librarian, Carl B. Roden. Research materials include newspaper clippings, correspondence, and publications concerning or authored by William F. Poole.

Dates: 1852-1956

Herman Haupt papers

 Collection
Identifier: VAULT-Ayer-MS-366
Notice of Culturally Sensitive Indigenous Materials This collection contains content identified by the library as Culturally Sensitive to Indigenous People(s): Drawings and descriptions of sacred ceremonies, burial and death rituals. For more information please see the Newberry Library’s policy on Access to Culturally Sensitive Indigenous Materials. Scope and Contents...
Dates: 1897-1921

John Blew collection on Wright Howes, Zoe Howes, and U.S.IANA

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Blew
Abstract

Correspondence, genealogical research, photographs, interviews, writings, and other materials related to the lives and careers of Wright and Zoe Howes, their families, and Wright Howes' bibliographical work U.S.IANA. Materials were compiled by John Blew, a Chicago lawyer and book collector who became interested in the life of Wright Howes through his use of Howes' U.S.IANA.

Dates: 1790s-2012; Majority of material found within 1870-1999

Malcolm Cowley papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Cowley
Abstract

Collection of correspondence, working files, drafts of works, subject files, and personal information by and about author, poet, literary critic, and literary historian Malcolm Cowley.

Dates: approximately 1850-2004; Majority of material found within 1898 - 1985

Newberry Library Archives

 Collection
Identifier: NL-Archives
Abstract

The Newberry Library's institutional records, records of the Walter L. Newberry estate, personal papers of staff members and trustees, photographs, and publications that document the establishment and operation of the library, its growth and transformation over time, and its active participation in the cultural and intellectual life of Chicago and the nation. Also information on the Newberry family and property development in Chicago.

Dates: 1885-ongoing

R. Hunter Middleton letters

 Collection
Identifier: VAULT-Wing-MS-8
Abstract Typed letters (carbon copies) of Robert H. Middleton in reply to autograph letters signed, chiefly by Hilary D.C. Pepler, Edward M. Catich, and others. Letters relate to an exhibition of Eric Gill's prints at the Newberry Library, February 1949, sponsored jointly by the Library and the Society of Typographic Arts. The exhibition was subsequently shown at various others places in the United States during all of 1949. Correspondence after this date relates to the sale of individual items...
Dates: 1949-1952

Richard Colles Johnson - Colles Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Johnson
Abstract

Material relating to the genealogy of Richard Colles Johnson’s family, especially his Colles ancestors and relations, including correspondence, clippings, copies of documents and publications, memorabilia, and photographs.

Dates: 1746-2002; Majority of material found within 1956 - 1998

Rosenthal/Mardersteig collection

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-RosOB
Abstract

Correspondence and subject files relating to Samuel R. Rosenthal’s collection of the work of Giovanni Mardersteig (1892-1977) and his Officina Bodoni press (1923-1977).

Dates: 1954-1994

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Photographs -- 1901-1950 3
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Book collecting -- Illinois -- Chicago 2
Correspondence -- 1951-2000 2
Genealogical correspondence -- United States 2
Photographs -- 1851-1900 2
Administrative records 1
Ambrotypes 1
Americana -- Collectors and collecting 1
Antiquarian booksellers 1
Artist colonies -- New York (State) 1
Audiocassettes 1
Audiotapes -- 1951-2000 1
Authors, American -- 20th century 1
Book collecting 1
Book collectors -- Illinois -- Correspondence 1
Book editors -- New York (State) -- New York 1
Bookstores -- Illinois -- Chicago Region 1
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) 1
Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- 19th century -- Sources 1
Chicago (Ill.) -- Newspapers 1
Clippings -- 1851-1900 1
Communism and literature -- History -- Sources 1
Correspondence 1
Correspondence -- 1851-1900 1
Correspondence -- Ireland 1
Correspondence -- United States 1
Correspondence -- United States -- 1851-1900 1
Correspondence -- United States -- 1901-1950 1
Critics -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
Dakota Indians -- Social life and customs -- Pictorial works 1
Drawings (visual works) -- 1851-1900 1
Europe -- Description and travel 1
Families -- Georgia 1
Families -- Ireland 1
Families -- Southern States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources 1
Families -- United States 1
Genealogical correspondence -- Ireland 1
Genealogy 1
Greeting cards -- Specimens 1
Haupt, Herman. North American Indians 1
Indians of North America -- Pictorial works 1
Ireland -- Genealogy 1
Librarians 1
Librarians -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Librarians -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources 1
Libraries -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Libraries -- United States -- 19th century -- Sources 1
Library administration 1
Library administration -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources 1
Library architecture 1
Library buildings -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Library statistics 1
Library trustees 1
Manuscripts, Irish 1
New York (N.Y.) -- Intellectual life -- 20th century 1
Ojibwa Indians -- Social life and customs -- Pictorial works 1
Pen and ink drawings 1
Periodical editors -- New York (State) -- New York 1
Poets, American -- 20th century 1
Private presses -- Italy -- Verona 1
Rare book libraries -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Research libraries -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Spain -- History -- Civil War, 1936-1939 -- Posters 1
United States -- Genealogy 1
World War, 1914-1918 1
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