Papers, 1929-1982.

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Papers, 1929-1982.

The papers of this Philadelphia university teacher and writer includemanuscripts for both published and unpublished works focusing on Earnest's interests in the history of literature and Philadelphia subjects, such as botanist John Bartram and volunteer fire companies. The collection also includes readers comments on his work, correspondence, awards, leaflets, photographs, and clippings.

1.5 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

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Bartram, John, 1699-1777

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John Bartram was the first native American botanist and made many journeys through the southern frontier, collecting seeds and bulbs for transplanting. From the description of Papers, 1738-1796. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122364926 From the description of Correspondence, 1735-1775. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122464663 From the guide to the John Bartram papers, 1738-1796, 1738-1796, (American Philo...

Earnest, Ernest Penney, 1901-

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Ernest P. Earnest taught English at Temple Univ. for 40 years, beginning in 1927. Earnest's published works included a biography of John and William Bartram, The uses of prose, and The volunteer fire company. From the description of Papers, 1929-1982. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122589042 ...