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Literature

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Authors Junto constitution

 Collection — Box BW-13: [Barcode: 31151030055580]
Identifier: MS-0241
Abstract

Authors Junto was a group formed for the purpose of improving the skill of composition. Members were allowed to assume the names of American Revolutionary figures. Collection consists of an undated, printed, signed constitution for the association calling itself, "Authors Junto."

Dates: undated

Charles Southward Singleton papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0192
Abstract

Charles Southward Singleton (1909-1985) was professor of Hispanic and Italian studies at The Johns Hopkins University. Collection is largely research notes dealing with Singleton's later work with some correspondence, family photographs, and awards.

Dates: 1919-1985

Ellipsis records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-14-240
Abstract Ellipsis was a literary magazine begun in 1972 under the title A Collection of Words; in 1976, the magazine changed its name to Ellipsis and reduced publication to once per semester. It published poetry, short fiction, critical essays and graphics. The records of Ellipsis span the years 1973 to 1982 and consist solely of issues of the magazine (1977-1982) as...
Dates: 1973-1982

Fontane-Pietsch collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0077
Abstract

Ludwig Pietsch (1824–1911), a German critic, and Theodor Fontane (1819–1898), a German writer, maintained a long friendship. The Fontane-Pietsch collection consist of photographs, newspaper clippings and letters from 1845-approximately 1898. There is also an article describing the Fontane-Pietsch correspondence dated 1977. The collection is in German, though some English translations have been made.

Dates: 1845-approximately 1898, 1977

H.L. Mencken letters to Robert Loveman

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31151030078624]
Identifier: MS-0527
Abstract

A collection of 16 letters written from H. L. Mencken to Robert Loveman. Mencken touches on issues such as Germany and World War I, beer, lyric poetry, and the Mexican revolution.

Dates: 1911-1920

J. M. Lalley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0199
Abstract

Joseph Michael Lalley (1896-1980) was a literary critic and conservative author.

Dates: 1895-1981

J.P.R. Cuisin manuscript: Les Lunes Poétiques des Deux Mondes; Contemplations Philosophiques, Historiques, Morales et Religieuses

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31151034441075]
Identifier: MS-0831
Abstract

An autographed manuscript by P. Cuisin, titled Les Lunes poétiques des deux-mondes; Contemplations Philosophiques, Historiques, Morales et Religieuses. The manuscript is undated, but was likely created in Paris between 1820 and 1845. P. Cuisin, also known as J.P.R Cuisin, was a Parisian author who was born in 1777 and died in approximately 1845.

Dates: approximately 1820-1845

Linda Pastan ephemera and correspondence with William F. Claire

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0885
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, publications, clippings, and one newspaper relating to poet Linda Pastan and her work with Voyages national literary magazine created by William F. Claire.

Dates: Majority of material found within approximately 1967-1977; approximately 1967-2016

Literary rebus set

 Collection — 1: [Barcode: 31151033396916]
Identifier: MS-0768
Abstract

This item is a set of rebuses made from collages of image cut-outs pasted onto cards and contained in a box. It was created approximately in the 1910s. There is currently no biographical information on the creator.

Dates: undated, approximately 1910

Marion Buchman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0141
Abstract

This collection pertains to the writing career and personal life of Baltimore poet Marion Buchman. The materials cover the period circa 1913 to 2000, and the bulk of the materials date from 1932 to 1986.

Dates: 1913-1986