Papers of Edwin L. Sabin, 1900-1970.

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Papers of Edwin L. Sabin, 1900-1970.

The papers of Edwin L. Sabin consist of subject files documenting his literary career. There are notes and early drafts for both published and unpublished manuscripts, including works about Zachary Taylor, the history of California, and an autobiographical novel about Clinton, Iowa. Also, included are folders of correspondence, rejection notices, contracts, writing course materials, and a scrapbook relating to his father, Henry Sabin.

Papers: 5.5 linear ft. (11 boxes)Scrapbooks: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7103297

University of Iowa Libraries

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Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand), 1870-1952

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Sabin was an author and historian of the American West. He worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine writer, and novelist. He wrote fiction and non-fiction works. From the description of Edwin L. Sabin western photographs, circa 1890-1920s. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367938768 Born December 23, 1870, in Rockford, Ill.; author, best known for his books on the American West. From the description of Letter to Mr. Blodgett [manuscript], 1920 January 2. (University...

Sabin, Henry, 1829-1918.

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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), the twelfth president of the United States. In 1841, he was appointed to the command of the Sourthern Division of the United States. In the spring of 1845, Taylor appointed to command the Army of Occupation stationed in Corpus Christi. In May 1846, Taylor led his army into north Mexico. Following the battle of Monterey, Taylor was ordered to join General Winfield Scott at the siege of Veracruz. Taylor's victory at at the Battle of Buena Vista made him a national hero....