Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over People Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

Free Library of Philadelphia Collection of Literary Manuscripts, 1666-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 23.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains letters, manuscript fragments, autographs, and other documents by famous authors. The material dates from 1666 to 1990 with the bulk of the collection consisting of letters written by the authors to various friends with some letters to editors or critics.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department [Contact Us]

William Dean Howells letter to Mr. Underwood, 1874 september 22 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item
Abstract:: One letter handwritten by William Dean Howells to Mr. Underwood, dated September 22, 1874.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Henry Mills Alden letters collection, 1860-1949 (inclusive) 1860-1908 (bulk)

Extent:: 45 items (1 box) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: American editor and author Henry Mills Alden (1836-1919) served as editor of Harper's Magazine for 50 years from 1869 to 1919. The collection consists of 45 items dating between 1860 and 1949, with the majority comprising letters to Alden from contemporary literary figures between 1860 and 1908.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]