Collections

Correspondence and notes mostly relating to Marvin’s research on Masonic medals. Includes rubbings, wax impressions, photographs, and illustrations of coins and medals, as well as printed materials related to Freemasons.

Papers of the American literary critic, editor, educator, author. Collection contains correspondence (1943-1967) and writings (1960-1966). Correspondents include Kingsley Amis, Caroline Gordon, Lewis Mumford, Karl Jay Shapiro, Allen Tate, Lionel Trilling, Robert Penn Warren, and others. Writings include typescripts of books, plays, and an untitled and unfinished collection of literary reminiscences.

Artwork by the American illustrator and artist, including two pencil drawings, two postal cards, two Christmas cards, and an invitation to a New Year's Eve party.

Papers of the Union soldier. Civil War letters to parents and sister describing camp life and battles.

Correspondence between the American geologist and Stephen Van Rensselaer, about Mather's intention to join a geological survey of the state of New York.

Letter from William Wood of Manchester, England, to Peter Macy of Nantucket, Massachusetts, regarding the African American evangelist Zilpha Elaw.

The William W. West Papers contains materials related to the publication of West's book, On Writing, By Writers, including multiple edited drafts and correspondence with writers included in the book.

The William Yerington Papers contain his writings, correspondence, writings by others, printed materials, and a photograph.

Papers of the American poet, playwright. Incoming personal letters.

The William Zelermyer Papers consist of memoranda, writings, and course material from his time as a professor at Syracuse University.