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Ambrose Bierce Papers, [ca. 1894-1913]

Title: Ambrose Bierce Papers, [ca. 1894-1913]

Letters written by and to Bierce; MSS, including introduction to Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, some Little Johnny sketches, an untitled short story and a few poems; clippings of articles and stories, many with holograph inserts, emendations and marginalia, some used as printer's copy for inclusion in the Collected Works; publishing contracts; royalty statements.

ArchivalResource: Number of containers: 8 boxes, 15 volumes

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Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?. Papers / Ambrose Bierce.

Title: Papers / Ambrose Bierce. 1899-1909.

Contract with William E. Wood for the publication of a collection of poems, Shapes of clay (San Francisco, 1903), signed by Bierce and his attorney; letters on personal and business matters.

ArchivalResource: 5 items ; 32 cm. or smaller.

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Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?. Ambrose Bierce papers, 1872-1913.

Title: Ambrose Bierce papers, 1872-1913.

Correspondence, together with photographs, address books, and a short diary of Carrie J. Christiansen (Bierce's secretary), with references to Bierce and his correspondence. Includes 15 letters by Bierce, and letters to him by Walter Neale (his publisher), H. L. Mencken, Percival Pollard, George Sterling, and Charles Warren Stoddard. Also includes clippings and memorabilia from 1872-1933.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122500027 View

Herman George Scheffauer Photograph Album, ca. 1885-ca. 1925

Title: Herman George Scheffauer Photograph Album, ca. 1885-ca. 1925

ArchivalResource: 1 album (131 photographic prints, various sizes, many bound); 38 x 27 cm.; 68 digital objects

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Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. Herman George Scheffauer papers, [ca. 1900-1912]

Title: Herman George Scheffauer papers, [ca. 1900-1912]

A few letters written by him; manuscripts of some poems, plays and stories; clippings, many of which relate to Ambrose Bierce; inscribed books (his own and others)

ArchivalResource: 1 box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26517227 View

Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. Correspondence with Theodore Dreiser, 1924-1926.

Title: Correspondence with Theodore Dreiser, 1924-1926.

ArchivalResource: 9 items (13 leaves).

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Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. [Letter] 1914 December 12, London, England, [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Herman Scheffauer.

Title: [Letter] 1914 December 12, London, England, [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Herman Scheffauer. 1914.

Calls the war a personal tragedy; says that William Watson made a spectical of himself ever since the war; discusses the war situation.

ArchivalResource: 8 p. on 2 leaves ; 22 cm.

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Scheffauer, Herman George 1878-1927. Some Words with H. G. Wells: A Finger Pointed at the Prophet.

Title: Some Words with H. G. Wells: A Finger Pointed at the Prophet.

Bound excerpt from book Debates and Differences. Titled: Some Words with H. G. Wells: A Finger Pointed at the Prophet by Sagittarius [pseud.]" p. 1-15

ArchivalResource: 1 pam-binder.

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American authors collection, 1832-1956.

Title: American authors collection, 1832-1956.

Literary manuscripts and letters of American writers. Autographs, portraits, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets.

ArchivalResource: 4.5 linear ft.

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Stirling, George. [Letter] 1909 April 9, Carmel, California, [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / George Stirling.

Title: [Letter] 1909 April 9, Carmel, California, [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / George Stirling. 1909.

Thanks him for the review of his book; says that he is not diligent at work, but Scheffauer is.

ArchivalResource: 3 p. on 1 leaf ; 22 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45223164 View

Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. [Letter] 1920-1930, [San Francisco, California] [to] Mr. [Edwin Markham], [Staten Island / Scheffauer, Herman].

Title: [Letter] 1920-1930, [San Francisco, California] [to] Mr. [Edwin Markham], [Staten Island / Scheffauer, Herman]. 1920-1930.

Sends Markham a 27 page copy of a book "Is Germany Right and Britain Wrong?" which is a reprint of a speech by Clifford Allen; writes a note saying that this is a man of currage to speak out in Britain and make a stand.

ArchivalResource: 27 p. on 1 leaf ; 22 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45276308 View

James Duval Phelan Papers, 1852-1937, 1886-1921

Title: James Duval Phelan Papers 1852-1937 1886-1921

Miscellaneous collection of correspondence, ephemera, poetry, with small amounts of clippings, personal and business documents, speech notes, and a photographic montage of Villa Montalvo. Most of the collection spans Phelan's terms as Mayor and Senator, including the years in between.

ArchivalResource: 12 folders; (0.56 cubic feet)

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Sterling, George, 1869-1926. Papers of George Sterling, 1895-1927.

Title: Papers of George Sterling, 1895-1927.

The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, photographs and watercolors pertaining to the life and work of George Sterling. Much of the correspondence in the collection is between Sterling and other American writers and poets, who discuss their own work and the work of other individuals. Almost all of the correspondence in the collection by Sterling is addressed to his friend, and fellow author, Jack London (1876-1916). The collection contains manuscripts written by Sterling as well as manuscripts by Ambrose Bierce and others. Most of the collection's manuscripts are poems, although the section also contains epigrams, diaries, vocabulary aids and prose. The photographs within the collection are of Sterling and his friends and associates, and all of the collection's watercolors were painted by Sterling. Subjects addressed within the collection include Ambrose Bierce, American poetry, Prohibition, and European description and travel.

ArchivalResource: 666 pieces.12 boxes.

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Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. [Letter] 1911, London, England, [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Herman Scheffauer.

Title: [Letter] 1911, London, England, [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Herman Scheffauer. 1911.

Tells Markham to forget the "American Night" and thanks him for his help; met Gerda Dalliba not so long ago; she is separated from her husband Ernst Blake, a composer; also met Rachel Anna taylor, Alice Meynell and Ethil talbot.

ArchivalResource: 4 p. on 1 leaf ; 22 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45286148 View

Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. [Postcard] 1905 July 18, London, England, [to] Mr. [Daniel Murphy] Dear Dan, New York City / Herman Scheffauer.

Title: [Postcard] 1905 July 18, London, England, [to] Mr. [Daniel Murphy] Dear Dan, New York City / Herman Scheffauer. 1905.

Tells him that he is studying in England; sent him a letter but never received a reply.

ArchivalResource: 1 p. on 1 leaf ; 18 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45276373 View

Jesse Shepard Papers, 1868-1959

Title: Jesse Shepard Papers 1868-1959

The collection contains materials related to the musical and literary activities of Jesse Shepard, who wrote under the pen name Francis Grierson, and his long-time friend and assistant Waldemar Tonner.

ArchivalResource: 1.5 Linear feet; (3 boxes)

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Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. Ambrose Bierce : a biographical sketch : typescript, [between 1914 and 1927]

Title: Ambrose Bierce : a biographical sketch : typescript, [between 1914 and 1927]

Literary sketch of Ambrose Bierce by Herman Scheffauer recalls Bierce's role as Scheffauer's friend and mentor, and describes Bierce's life and supposed death. Scheffauer also refers to having successfully given Bierce's work a new life in translation in Germany.

ArchivalResource: 5 p.

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Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. [Letter] 1913 August 13, London, England, [to] Mr. [Edwin Markham] My Dear Friends, [Staten Island] / Herman Scheffauer.

Title: [Letter] 1913 August 13, London, England, [to] Mr. [Edwin Markham] My Dear Friends, [Staten Island] / Herman Scheffauer. 1913.

Thanks for the hours spent together; tells that his Shylock play is being translated into german and will have it's produced next season; goes on to say that he met with Amy Wellington, May Sinclair and William LLoyd; talks about what he is working on.

ArchivalResource: 4 p. on 2 leaves ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45290246 View

Letters of Ambrose Bierce to Myles Walsh, 1895-1911

Title: Letters of Ambrose Bierce to Myles Walsh 1895-1911

The collection is comprised of fifty-nine letters from Ambrose Bierce to Elizabeth (Lily) Walsh and Myles Walsh documenting the biographical details of the life of Ambrose Bierce. Typically, the letters are four pages each, and are signed by Bierce. They measure 5" x 8" and total approximately 240 pages.

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Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. [Letter] 1908 September 14, San Francisco, California [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Herman Scheffauer.

Title: [Letter] 1908 September 14, San Francisco, California [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Herman Scheffauer. 1908.

Sends Markham his new poem book and asks him to tell him what he thinks of it; goes on to say that his play went off without much fanfare. Will return to the east sometime next year.

ArchivalResource: 4 p. on 1 leaf ; 22 cm.

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Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. Herman George Scheffauer papers, 1893-1926.

Title: Herman George Scheffauer papers, 1893-1926.

Box: copies of a few letters written by Scheffauer; letters to him from Theodore Dreiser, Lion Feuchtwanger, Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche, Francis Grierson, Paul von Hindenburg, Laurence Housman, Hermann Keyserling, Charmian London, Thomas Mann, Karin Michaëlis, Arthur Schnitzler, Oswald Spengler, Hermann Sudermann, and Stefan Zweig; typed transcripts of letters to him from Ambrose Bierce and from Bierce to Dr. C. W. Doyle; two letters written by Ethel (Talbot) Scheffauer to her family. Carton 1: manuscripts of Scheffauer articles and books (non-fiction) including two pieces on Bierce; manuscripts of plays. Carton 2: manuscripts of poems, short stories and novels; clippings of short stories, poems and articles by Scheffauer and by his wife.

ArchivalResource: Originals : 1 box, 2 cartons (3.0 linear ft.).Copies of typed transcripts of letters of Ambrose Bierce to Dr. C.W. Doyle and to Herman George Scheffauer from Box : 1 microfilm reel : negative (BNEG Box 2566) and positive.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122514435 View

Coolbrith, Ina D. (Ina Donna), 1842?-1928. Papers of Ina D. Coolbrith, 1889-1932 (bulk 1906-1927).

Title: Papers of Ina D. Coolbrith, 1889-1932 (bulk 1906-1927).

The collection consists of correspondence and the personal papers of Ina Donna Coolbrith (1842?-1928). It is primarily made up of materials dated after 1906, as many of her manuscripts and mementos were destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco fire. There is correspondence to Ina Donna Coolbrith in the collection, and materials concerning the Congress of Authors in San Francisco (1915). There are two boxes of ephemera at the end of the collection.

ArchivalResource: 864 pieces.12 boxes.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122499721 View

Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. Herman George Scheffauer papers, 1895-1927.

Title: Herman George Scheffauer papers, 1895-1927.

Include seven letters from Ambrose Bierce, 1907-1908, several with references to Jack London, George Sterling and other writers; 35 letters from Bierce to C.W. Doyle, l895-1902; letter to Scheffauer from Doyle, Dec. l8, l899; seventeen letters from Eleanora O'Neill to Scheffauer; a few letters, some poems and an article by Scheffauer; a few poems by Ethel Talbot Scheffauer; 2 letters and a telegram from Thomas A. Janvier to Edmund Goldmann; copies of clippings re Scheffauer.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (.4 linear ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122501758 View

Cox, Eva Crawford. Letter,1939,Oakland, California [to] Mr. Edwin Markham, Long Island, N.Y. / Eva Crawford Cox.

Title: Letter,1939,Oakland, California [to] Mr. Edwin Markham, Long Island, N.Y. / Eva Crawford Cox. 1939.

Eva writes a long letter discussing the memories of Markham reading to her and learning from him. She makes many reference to many people, such as Miss White, Maude Lyons, Swedenborg, Ina Coolbrith, Ambrose, George Sterling, Joaqin Miller and their writings. She remiembers the live they all had in California together. It was great to be a part of it. She talks about Anna Catherine and how well she could write. She would like Markham and Virgil to come back to California for a visit.

ArchivalResource: 4 p. on 2 leaves ; 25 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48372984 View

Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. [Letter] 1909 April 16, San Francisco, California, [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Herman Scheffauer.

Title: [Letter] 1909 April 16, San Francisco, California, [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Herman Scheffauer. 1909.

Sends him a criticizm of one of Markham's poems that he had given to Ethel Talbot; goes on to tell him about Ethel who is only 21 years old.

ArchivalResource: 3 p. on 2 leaves ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45276444 View

Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927. Letter to Mr. O'Donnell, 1913 March 8.

Title: Letter to Mr. O'Donnell, 1913 March 8.

Reply to Mr. O'Donnell's request for a copy of his poem, "America," which had appeared in an incomplete version in The Lyric Year; writes that he is too busy to give a complete signed version, but later would be willing to give a typewritten, signed version or an abstract.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56994549 View

Henry Meade Bland Papers, ca. 1905-1931

Title: Henry Meade Bland Papers, ca. 1905-1931

Correspondence, including letters from noted authors and other poets; manuscripts of his poems, short stories and essays; notebooks; clippings and scrapbooks; some printed items.

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