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Poets, American -- 20th century -- Correspondence

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur Davison Ficke Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ficke
Abstract

Mostly correspondence to poet Arthur D. Ficke from Newberry Library trustee and lifelong friend Chalkley J. Hambleton, plus several letters written by Hambleton. Also, a few works of Ficke's and pieces of memorabilia, an obituary clipping, a photograph of Ficke and photos of two portraits of Ficke by Bror J.O. Nordfeldt.

Dates: 1904-1945

Ernest McGaffey letters and poems

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Identifier: Midwest-MS-168
Abstract

Four letters and three poems from poet Ernest McGaffey, sent to Matthew Mills in 1939. Also includes one undated signed photograph of Ernest McGaffey.

Dates: 1939

John Myers O’Hara Letters to John Hervey

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Identifier: Midwest-MS-171
Abstract

Six letters from John Myers O’Hara to his friend and occasional collaborator, John Hervey, mostly concerning his financial problems, his family and his writing.

Dates: 1914-1941

Oliver Barrett-Carl Sandburg papers

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Identifier: Midwest-MS-Barrett-Sandburg
Abstract Correspondence between Oliver R. Barrett, lawyer and collector of Abraham Lincoln material and poet Carl Sandburg, primarily pertaining to the interest of both men in Lincoln, plus a few other letters of Oliver Barrett and his son Roger; numerous brief undated notes from Sandburg to Barrett and work notes on Lincoln's biography by both men; copies of several articles and numerous poems by Sandburg; miscellaneous printed items relating to Sandburg, his work and his public appearances; and...
Dates: approximately 1860-1966

Solomon Lewis Switzer papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Switzer
Abstract

Chicago-area poet and children’s book author. Documents concerning A Trolley Ride Through Story Land (1915); manuscripts of poems by Switzer.

Dates: 1911-1929