Charles East papers, circa 1849-2005.

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Charles East papers, circa 1849-2005.

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East's papers include correspondence, writings, research notes (including subject files), published works, book reviews, newspaper clippings, ephemera, other printed items, and photographs. Among the photographs is a carte de visite of Henry Watkins Allen. Included are early drafts of East's short stories, manuscripts, galley proofs and page proofs from published works. There are numerous subject and publication files compiled from research, and a carte-de-visite collection (calling cards) dating from the 1860s-1880s.

11.5 linear ft.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7158294

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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