Papers, 1927-1975.

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Papers, 1927-1975.

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Correspondence (chiefly after 1960), writings, clippings, tearsheets, printed material, and tapes, reflecting cultural and artistic life in Baltimore. Includes material relating to Harriss' career as editor of the periodical Gardens, Houses, and People, 1947-1957; writings (1934-1975) by him for the Baltimore American, Frederick News-Post, and Baltimore News-American; and letters from and material relating to H.L. Mencken.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6966283

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Mencken, H.L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956

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Henry Louis "H. L." Mencken (September 12, 1880 - January 29, 1956), was an American journalist, essayist, magazine editor, satirist, acerbic critic of American life and culture, and a student of American English. Mencken, known as the "Sage of Baltimore", is regarded as one of the most influential American writers and prose stylists of the first half of the 20th century. Mencken worked as a reporter and drama critic for the Baltimore Morning Herald from 1899 to 1906. From 190...

Harriss, Robert Preston

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Music critic, of Baltimore, Md. From the description of Oral history interview, 1977. (Maryland Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32821952 Journalist and author, of Baltimore, Md. From the description of Papers, 1927-1975. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19642687 From the description of Robert Preston Harriss papers, 1913-1989. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 40422016 ...