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Manuscript Collections Grumbach, Doris
Description
Grumbach, Doris. Book Review, 1974. 2 items. Location: Misc.:G. Handwritten manuscript of Doris Grumbach's review for The New Republic (February 9, 1974) of Child of God by Cormac McCarthy; also, a typed note by Robert Coles to Grumbach complimenting her on this review. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3347.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1974
Manuscript Collections Hansen, Eduard T. (Eduard Theodor)
Description
Hansen, Eduard T. (Eduard Theodor). Diary and writings, 1864-1868. 2 vols., 1 microfilm reel. Location: M:20, Mss. Mf:H. Native of Luxembourg who was discharged from the Confederate army in the Civil War and subsequently joined the U.S. Army as a member of the 2nd Missouri Light Artillery, stationed in Louisiana and then as part of the Powder River Expedition. Diary records Hansen's enlistment and service in the U.S. Army in Louisiana and in the Great Plains. It includes copies of letters received by Hansen as well as prose and poetry. In English, German, and French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 758.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1864
Manuscript Collections Gray, Giles Wilkeson
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Gray, Giles Wilkeson. Papers, 1914-1967. 328 items. Location: 6:37, 6:30. Professor in the Department of Speech, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (1933-1960). Professional papers include correspondence, manuscripts of articles, and materials for classes. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2693.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1914
Manuscript Collections Gentil, Jean-Sylvain
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Gentil, Jean-Sylvain. Papers, 1874-1902. 74 items. Location: W:15. Native of France and Louisiana poet, teacher, journalist, and publisher of Le Rappel Louisianais in Convent, Louisiana. Papers consist of handwritten, proof copies, and newspaper clippings of poetry by Jean-Sylvain Gentil. In French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1336.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1874
Description
Gunby, A. A. (Andrew Augustus), 1849-1917. Papers, 1864-1973 (bulk 1849-1917). 152 items; 15 vols. (4 ms. vols., 11 printed vols.). Location: UU:215-216, O:17, 98:G, OS:G. Monroe lawyer, Louisiana Appeals Court judge (1881-1892), orator, poet, author, educator, and politician. Gunby founded the Louisiana Chautauqua and was active in the 1892 anti-lottery campaign. Collection includes Gunby's manuscript poetry, prose, speeches, papers, and photographs. Published writings deal with the education of African Americans and racial conflicts in the South. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3266.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1864
Description
Haag, William George, 1910-, interviewee. Oral history interview, 1994. 2 sound cassettes (3 hours), Transcript (104 pages). Location: L:4700.0453. LSU Boyd professor emeritus of geography and anthropology. Haag discusses his family history; the University of Kentucky; his work as an archaeologist for the Tennessee Valley Authority; the University of Michigan; World War II; the University of Mississippi; and his impressions of William Faulkner. Haag also discusses his career at LSU; the Poverty Point archeological site; excavations at the Centroplex and Magnolia Mound Plantation, Baton Rouge; research in the Antilles; and Civil War studies. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4700.0453.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1994
Manuscript Collections Hall, Basil, 1788-1844
Description
Hall, Basil, 1788-1844. Letter, 1832 April 11. 1 item. Location: Misc.:H. British naval officer and travel writer. Letter to the publisher of Frances Trollope's travel book, "The Domestic Manners of the Americans," discussing changes to be made before the publication of a second edition and mentioning that Mrs. Trollope has a novel ready for publication. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1350.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1832
Manuscript Collections Garland, Hamlin
Description
Garland, Hamlin. Letter, 1939. 1 item [photographic print]. Location: Misc. American author. Letter from Hamlin Garland to Lawrence K. Fox referring to several of Garland's works and an exhibit for his latest book. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1432.
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Manuscript Collections
Year
1939
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