John Joseph Jennings collection, 1881-1909.

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John Joseph Jennings collection, 1881-1909.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/78917998

The collection consists mainly of correspondence, the majority being letters from Jennings to his wife, Emma, written while on an extended visit to England in 1906. Other letters to Jennings include those from Lew Dockstader, Charles Frohman, Alf Hayman, Lillie Langtry, Tom McGill, and Joseph Pulitzer. There is also a holograph letter from Samuel L. Clemens to a "Miss Smith". The collection also contains manuscript items: a draft of a novel, "To H--l and Back" by Jennings, a story beginning: "Un jour le bon Dieu..." by Sarah Bernhardt, two poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, and a play by an unidentified author, "The Renowned Mons. Duval". In addition, there is a small notebook containing autobiographical information about Jennings.

0.80 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8222626

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Jennings, John J. (John Joseph), 1853-1909

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John Joseph Jennings, drama critic, playwright, and newspaper editor. From the description of John Joseph Jennings collection, 1881-1909. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702150312 From the description of John Joseph Jennings collection, 1881-1909. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78917998 ...