Young Ewing Allison : papers, 1840-1932.

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Young Ewing Allison : papers, 1840-1932.

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Includes extensive correspondence, manuscripts and printed copies of stories and articles by Allison; family papers, accounts, memorabilia accumulated by Allison; newspaper articles by and about him; and research and other projects in which he was intersted. Also included are caricatures and sketches by Paul Plaschke, Wyncie King, and others; poetry and verse by Allison and friends and biographical and genealogical information gathered by Allison about his own and allied families. These papers give insight into his political, civic, religious, and family attitudes; his literary and musical tastes; and his opinions on prohibition, women's suffrage, WWI, and the issues of the day. Insurance is discussed throughout.

10 cubic ft.

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