Howard Haycraft papers 1899-1992

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Howard Haycraft papers 1899-1992

Papers belonging to Howard Haycraft that include biographical information and relating topically to Sherlock Holmes, mystery and detective fiction, and espionage fiction.

15 boxes ( 7 linear feet)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6618357

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Haycraft, Howard, 1905-1991

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Howard Haycraft was born in Madelia, Minnesota July 24, 1905 and attended the University of Minnesota, where he edited the student newspaper. After graduating with a bachelor's degree, Haycraft moved to New York city and joined the staff of the H. W. Wilson Company in 1929. While holding a number of administrative and editorial positions in the company, he edited serveral volumes in the Wilson author series. In 1934 Haycraft was elected to Wilson's board of directors and was appointed vice presi...