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Harrison, Elizabeth Stuart Letcher, d. 1914. List of books presented by Southern writers to the Poe Alcove, 1900 June 1.

Title: List of books presented by Southern writers to the Poe Alcove, 1900 June 1.

The list, in James A. Harrison's hand, records the number of volumes presented by each of 34 authors. Eight authors have no number listed but Harrison indicates volumes are "promised." Harrison incorrectly tallies the number of volumes received as 130; the correct total is 120. The books were presented by Southern writers to the Poe Alcove of the University of Virginia Library through Prof. and Mrs. J.A. Harrison. The volumes were for the use of English students working in Southern studies. Authors who presented books were: Frances Courtenay Baylor Barnum, Alexander Brown, William Hand Browne, Madison Cawein, American novelist Winston Churchill, J.L.M. Curry, George Cary Eggleston, Alcée Fortier, Ellen Glasgow, Constance Cary Harrison, Mary Johnston, William Preston Johnston, E.S. Joynes, Grace King, Julia Magruder, John S. Mosby, Lizette Woodworth Reese, Kate M. Rowland, Frank Stockton, Ruth McEnery Stuart, Father John B. Tabb, C.H. Toy, Augusta Evans Wilson, John S. Wise, and Woodrow Wilson. Authors who promised volumes were: Kate Chopin, Susan Pendleton Lee, F.V.N. Painter, the heirs of Margaret J. Preston, Hannis Taylor, Jeannette Walworth, and Katharine P. Woods. Search the phrase "Poe Alcove" in VIRGO for a list of the volumes identified as of May, 2007.

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Walter Hines Page letters from various correspondents, American period

Title: Walter Hines Page letters from various correspondents, American period

Letters from various correspondents to American editor and diplomat Walter Hines Page concerning his editorial work and his interest in education in the South.

ArchivalResource: 24 boxes (8 linear ft.)

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