William Dean Howells Collection, 1859-1924.

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William Dean Howells Collection, 1859-1924.

Collection consisting chiefly of letters sent by Howells to various correspondents, in part while editor of Atlantic Monthly, and manuscripts of certain of his writings. Also included are a few letters written by other Howells family members, an autographed card signed by Howells and several press clippings about the author.

140 items (20 folders).

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SNAC Resource ID: 6784866

Rutgers University

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