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Authors, American -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Margaret Hope Bacon Research Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-276
Abstract

Margaret Hope Bacon was a prolific Quaker author and social activist. Her Research Papers consist primarily of the manuscripts and files assembled in the process of research.

Dates: 1947-2007

Virgil Burnett collection

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-845
Abstract

This collection is composed chiefly of books and essays illustrated and/or authored by Virgil Burnett (1928-2012) and donated by his daughter Maud Burnett McInerney, Haverford faculty member (1995-). Additional material has been added to the collection through direct purchase.

Dates: 1961 - 2010

Katherine T. Paxson journals

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-054
Abstract

Katherine T. Paxson was a Quaker author and poet. Journal entries describe Quaker meetings, prayers and religious reflection, attendance at writing conferences and workshops, as well as visits with family and friends, and daily housework.

Dates: 1971-1995

Irvin C. Poley signature album

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-05-008
Abstract

The signature albums of Irvin C. Poley include autographs of famous people, particularly authors, actors, and those in government or diplomacy, primarily sent to Poley, though there are other recipients as well. Many of the instances are signatures. Some of the more well-known authors who wrote letters, rather than just signatures, often relate to speaking at an event or a fund solicitation or response to comment or request for signature from Poley.

Dates: 1903-1937

Fred Rodell papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-827
Abstract

The papers of Fred Rodell (1907-1980), a 1926 graduate of Haverford College and long-time professor of law at Yale University. The papers consist of correspondence, published and unpublished writing, scrapbooks of Rodell's written work, and albums of personal photographs.

Dates: 1927 - 1980

Elizabeth Gray Vining letters

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Identifier: HC.MC-950-186
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence from Elizabeth Vining to Charlotte, Alfred, and Ellen Oppler.

Dates: 1968-1982