Samuel L. Clemens papers, 1807-1975, 1853-1909 (bulk)

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Samuel L. Clemens papers, 1807-1975, 1853-1909 (bulk)

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Papers of Samuel L. Clemens include manuscripts of his stories written or signed by Clemens and one notebook, 1855-1868; his letters and telegrams to family members Orion Clemens, Pamela C. Moffett, Charles L. Webster, Jane L. Clemens, and others, 1853-1909, concerning his early experiences in Philadelphia, travelling, business affairs, mining in the American West, his writing and publishing affairs, trips to Hawaii in 1866 and Europe in 1867, political figures, his typesetting business, and family affairs; letters received, including several from William Dean Howells, 1874-1909, and later letters about Mark Twain history and materials, 1941-1975; and letters to Charles L. Webster from Clemens and illustrator E.W. Kemble about his illustrations for HUCKLEBERRY FINN and original and proof copies of Kemble's illustrations, 1884.

12 linear ft.

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Moffett, William Anderson.

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Webster, Charles L., 1851-1891

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Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

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Lyon, Isabel Van Kleek, 1868-1958.

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Kemble, E. W. (Edward Windsor), 1861-1933

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Webster, Doris

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Webster, Jean, 1876-1916

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Webster, Samuel C.

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Clemens, Clara

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