Papers 1916-1943.

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Papers 1916-1943.

Consists of letters and papers of William Albert Alexander, 1875-1943, librarian of the Indiana University Library from 1921 to 1942. In addition to letters and papers relating to the history and operation of the Library and to the work of University committees of which Mr. Alexander was a member, the collection includes correspondence with prominent men, most of them Hoosiers and most of them literary and political figures. This correspondence relates chiefly to obtaining autographed books and photographs for the Library.

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Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940

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Hamlin Garland, also known as Hannibal Hamlin Garland, (born September 14, 1860, West Salem, Wisconsin – died March 4, 1940, Hollywood, California), an author who put his own part of the country on the literary map, is best remembered by the title he gave his autobiography, Son of the Middle Border. Gaining his spurs with a successful collection of grimly naturalistic 'down home' stories in 1891, Garland came to prominence just as the "frontier" mentality was losing out to the waves of settlemen...

Halleck, Charles A. (Charles Abraham), 1900-1986

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Halleck was born in Rensselaer, Indiana in 1900. He received an A.B. degree in 1922 and a law degree in 1924, both from Indiana University. In 1934 the Republican candidate for the Second Congressional District died and a special election was called to fill the seat. Halleck won the nomination, was elected and continued to serve for an additional sixteen terms. He was the House Majority Leader from 1953 to 1955, but spent most of his career as minority leader. He was replaced by Gerald R. Ford i...

Leacock, Stephen, 1869-1944

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Canadian poet, humorist, essayist, teacher and historian, Leacock was born at Wanmore, England, December 30, 1869; died at Toronto March 28, 1944. Among his many books are College Days (1923). From the description of Bell collection of Leacock papers 1913-1932. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225405530 Canadian writer and economist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Montreal, to Mr. Glass, 1919 May 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 593956216 ...

Pearson, Drew, 1897-1969

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Journalist. From the description of Papers of Drew Pearson, 1947-1952. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 74986025 Andrew Russell "Drew" Pearson (1897-1969) was a journalist who traveled extensively as a foreign correspondent for several newspapers, including the Baltimore Sun. In 1931, Pearson and Robert S. Allen anonymously co-authored a book entitled Washington Merry-Go-Round, with gossip about the Washington, D.C. higher-ups, President Herbert Hoover, and Congress. In 1932, ...

Pyle, Ernie, 1900-1945

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Ernest "Ernie" Taylor Pyle (August 3, 1900 – April 18, 1945) was a Pulitzer Prize—winning American journalist and war correspondent who is best known for his stories about ordinary American soldiers during World War II. Pyle is also notable for the columns he wrote as a roving human-interest reporter from 1935 through 1941 for the Scripps-Howard newspaper syndicate that earned him wide acclaim for his simple accounts of ordinary people across North America. When the United States entered World W...

McNutt, Paul V. (Paul Vories), 1891-1955

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Governor of Indiana. From the description of Correspondence with Johan Thorsten Sellin, 1936. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 243664900 Born July 19, 1891, at Franklin, Indiana; A.B., Indiana University, 1913; LLB., Harvard, 1916; admitted to the Indiana bar, 1914; served as an officer in the Field artillery reserve during World War I; commanding officer, 326 Field artillery, 1924-1937; member, 5th corps area advisory board, 1927-1934; appointed to ...

Jackson, Chic, 1876-1934

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Minton, Sherman, 1890-1965

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Sherman "Shay" Minton (October 20, 1890 – April 9, 1965) was a United States Senator from Indiana and later an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was a member of the Democratic Party. After attending college and law school, Minton served as a captain in World War I, following which he launched a legal and political career. In 1930, after multiple failed election attempts, and serving as a regional leader in the American Legion, he became a utility commissioner und...

Alexander, William Albert, 1875-1943.

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Librarian of the Indiana University Library from 1921 to 1942. From the description of Papers 1916-1943. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 709883775 ...

Herold, Don, 1889-1966

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Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947

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Nicholson was an Indiana author; he served as the U.S. Envoy to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. From the description of [Letter] 1912 May 23, University Club, Indianapolis [to] William Wallace / Meredith Nicholson. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 300034819 Nicholson was born in Crawfordsville, Ind. and lived in Indianapolis. An author, diplomat, and lecturer, he was active in Democratic politics; served as minister to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua; and publish...

Baldwin, Raymond E. (Raymond Earl), 1893-1986

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Public official. From the description of Reminiscences of Raymond Earl Baldwin : oral history, 1969-72. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309728756 ...

Ade, George, 1866-1944

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Hoosier journalist, humorist, and playwright best known for his Chicago Record column, "Stories of the streets and of the town," which was illustrated by John T. McCutcheon; for his syndicated "Fables in slang;" and for his Broadway plays including The college widow and The county chairman. From the description of George Ade papers, 1871-1970. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 41996200 George Ade was born in Kentland, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University in 188...

Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931

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Educator, author, and naturalist. From the description of Papers of David Starr Jordan, 1861-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068098 Zoologist David Starr Jordan was elected president of Indiana University in 1885. He left IU in 1891 to become Stanford University's first president. Jordan died in 1931. From the description of David Starr Jordan papers, 1874-1929, bulk 1895-1929. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 61225195 American ichthyolog...

Hubbard, Kin, 1868-1930

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Indianapolis News caricaturist and paragrapher. From the description of Releases of Kin Hubbard's "Abe Martin" series [manuscript], November-December 1910. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647810795 American poet. From the description of Quotation n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 55231001 Frank McKinney "Kin" Hubbard (1868-1930) was a journalist, humorist, and the creator of the Abe Martin character. Hubbard was born in Bel...

Lewis, Lloyd, 1891-1949

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Newspaper journalist, editor, and historian. From the description of Lloyd Lewis papers, 1886-1985, bulk 1905-1949. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 183191137 Author. Full name: Lloyd Downs Lewis. From the description of Letters of Lloyd Lewis, 1932-1935. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71014843 ...

McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928

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American novelist. From the description of Courage, [1916-1917]. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 29547103 Author. From the description of George Barr McCutcheon, 1899. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983984 George Barr McCutcheon (1866-1928) was an American novelist best known for his fictional works such as Graustark (1901). McCutcheon was born on July 26, 1866 to John Barr and Clara (Glick) McCutcheon in Tippecano...