Papers 1897-1904.

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Papers 1897-1904.

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Consists of papers of Paul Dresser, 1858-1906, song writer. Included are letters to Mary Ellis South, 1880-1968, to whom he dedicated "On the Banks of the Wabash;" newspaper clippings relating to Paul Dresser and to Miss South; a photograph of Paul Dresser; a photograph of his birthplace in Terre Haute, Indiana; and a ms. copy of Louise Dresser's [Reminiscences of Paul Dresser and account of how she happened to take the stage name, "Dresser"].

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Dresser, Paul, 1858-1906

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Song writer. From the description of Papers 1897-1904. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 702670236 Paul Dresser, a native of Terre Haute, Ind., was the older brother of novelist Theodore Dreiser. In 1873 he changed his surname. Dresser held a number of jobs, including working for minstrel shows, but found some success as a songwriter. He is best known as the author of the state song of Indiana, "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away." From the description ...