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Extent:: 46.2 linear feet (93 boxes)
Abstract:: Arthur Hobson Quinn (1875-1960) was a professor and dean of English and History at the University of Pennsylvania and an internationally recognized authority on the history of American drama. This collection contains material representative of Quinn's entire professional life: correspondence, manuscripts of books and articles, lecture notes, reviews of contemporary plays, his collection of playbills and libretti, and material related to his research on Edgar Allan Poe and the American realist playwright James A. Herne.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Extent:: 3.25 cubic feet
Abstract:: Humphrey Tonkin (1939-) joined the faculty of the English Department at the University of Pennsylvania in 1966. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Tonkin held a number of administrative positions during his time at Penn. The Humphrey Tonkin Papers documents Dr. Tonkin's activities during his time at the University of Pennsylvania both as a professor and an administrator.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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