Octave Thanet papers, 1890-1893.

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Octave Thanet papers, 1890-1893.

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Collection includes a letter written by Thanet to Sara B. Maxwell (Feb. 10, 1893) sent from Clover Bend. In 1892 Maxwell (formerly the Iowa state librarian) was employed by the Iowa Commissioners to make a collection of books and pamphlets by Iowa authors for exhibition at the 1893 World's Fair at Chicago. The contents of this letter indicate that it may be related to preparations for this exhibit. Also included are a brief note sent from Clover Bend (March 26, 1990) addressed to "Dear Madam" which refers to selecting from a list of Thanet's books; an autographed portrait of Thanet; and an undated postcard illustrated with a picture of a large home addressed to "Mr. Harlan."

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State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Thanet, Octave, 1850-1934

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American novelist and short story writer. From the description of Letters, 1888-1921. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233100106 Alice French, author of dozens of "local color" short stories, as well as articles, essays and novels, was born in Andover, Massachusetts, on March 18, 1850. Clover Bend, Arkansas provided the inspiration for many of her local color pieces, as well as her 1910 novel, By Inheritance. Her leading works are: Knitters in the Sun (188...