John Earle Uhler papers, 1876-1962 (bulk 1923-1957).

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John Earle Uhler papers, 1876-1962 (bulk 1923-1957).

This large collection consists of personal and professional correspondence, bills and receipts, copies of published articles and books, manuscripts of published and unpublished works including novels, plays, poems, and short stories, photographs, scrapbooks, maps, clippings, postcard albums, microfilm, a filmstrip, sheet music, research materials, and other items related to Uhler's professional life. The correspondence includes letters to and from family members, professional colleagues, publishers, and others. The primary subjects covered include Shakespearean scholarship; academic affairs at LSU; the LSU School of Music and vocal instructor, Pasquale Amato; and Uhler's political activities.

32.5 linear ft.;25 microfilm reels;1 filmstrip.

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