Howard Haycraft papers 1899-1992.

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Howard Haycraft papers 1899-1992.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/320187511

Papers belonging to Howard Haycraft that include biographical information and relating topically to Sherlock Holmes, mystery and detective fiction, and espionage fiction.

15 boxes ( 7 linear feet).

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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SNAC Resource ID: 7333561

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Haycraft, Howard, 1905-1991

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Howard Haycraft was born in Madelia, Minnesota July 24, 1905 and attended the University of Minnesota, where he edited the student newspaper. After graduating with a bachelor's degree, Haycraft moved to New York city and joined the staff of the H. W. Wilson Company in 1929. While holding a number of administrative and editorial positions in the company, he edited serveral volumes in the Wilson author series. In 1934 Haycraft was elected to Wilson's board of directors and was appointed vice presi...

Baker Street Irregulars (Organization : U.S.)

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In January of 1934, Christopher Morley hosted a party to celebrate the birthday of fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and unintentionally started what would become the Baker Street Irregulars (BSI) - one of the most preeminent Sherlockian societies in the world. Interest in the society grew rapidly after its formation was announced in Morley’s Saturday Review of Literature columns “The Bowling Green” and “Trade Winds.” In an effort to include only the most knowledgeable Sherlockian...