Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Rex Stout papers document Stout’s family life, political activism, and writing career. This includes the writing, publication, and adaptation of his successful Nero Wolfe novels and short stories, as well as other fiction and nonfiction works in print and for radio. His membership and leadership in political and literary organizations such as the Authors' Guild and the Authors' League of America, the Baker Street Irregulars, Freedom House, the Screen Writers' Guild, the Society for the...

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Rex Stout papers document Stout’s family life, political activism, and writing career. This includes the writing, publication, and adaptation of his successful Nero Wolfe novels and short stories, as well as other fiction and nonfiction works in print and for radio. His membership and leadership in political and literary organizations such as the Authors' Guild and the Authors' League of America, the Baker Street Irregulars, Freedom House, the Screen Writers' Guild, the Society for the...

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Judson Council Sapp papers and collection of Rex Stout document Sapp’s efforts to create a comprehensive collection of first editions of all American publications of Rex Stout's works, as well as his participation with the Wolfe Pack and other mystery literary associations. The papers illustrate the strong following around Rex Stout's character Nero Wolfe and give insight into a world of fandom, amateur presses, and literary societies during the late 1960s to early 1980s....

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Recordings on audio cassette have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Recordings on audio reel are not available for playback due to format impermanence and cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; when it becomes possible we will schedule...

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This collection contains documents related to Samuel Leighton’s service as a captain of the Thirtieth Regiment of Foot during the American Revolution. Included are accounts of wages, a supply dispersal list, and muster rolls. Additionally, there is an account book, with entries concerning wages and goods purchased.

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Content Description From the Collection: Contains typescripts, correspondence, research files, publications, and ephemera related to George E. Ryan's historical research and writing. The bulk of the collection pertains to two of Ryan's completed works: Botolph of Boston, on the history of Saint Botolph and his cult; and Fair Ellen's World, an unpublished biography of Ellen Sewall Osgood. Other writings projects represented include Ryan's Master's degree work on...

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of the papers of Isaac William Ward and his granddaughter Nancy Ward Martin from 1858-1979. Issac William Ward's papers include personal correspondence, gift receipt letters concerning his donations to libraries and museums, photographs, and articles and obituaries about Ward, as well as some business documents. Nancy Ward Martin's materials including correspondence, diaries, address books, articles, photographic materials, and Ward family genealogical...

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of the papers of Isaac William Ward and his granddaughter Nancy Ward Martin from 1858-1979. Issac William Ward's papers include personal correspondence, gift receipt letters concerning his donations to libraries and museums, photographs, and articles and obituaries about Ward, as well as some business documents. Nancy Ward Martin's materials including correspondence, diaries, address books, articles, photographic materials, and Ward family genealogical...

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Content Description From the Collection: Contains typescripts, correspondence, research files, publications, and ephemera related to George E. Ryan's historical research and writing. The bulk of the collection pertains to two of Ryan's completed works: Botolph of Boston, on the history of Saint Botolph and his cult; and Fair Ellen's World, an unpublished biography of Ellen Sewall Osgood. Other writings projects represented include Ryan's Master's degree work on...

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Content Description From the Collection: Contains typescripts, correspondence, research files, publications, and ephemera related to George E. Ryan's historical research and writing. The bulk of the collection pertains to two of Ryan's completed works: Botolph of Boston, on the history of Saint Botolph and his cult; and Fair Ellen's World, an unpublished biography of Ellen Sewall Osgood. Other writings projects represented include Ryan's Master's degree work on...

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Scope and Contents From the Series: Papers primarily focus on the life and family of Edward C. Donnelly Jr. Included are records concerning the two family estates, one in Cohasset, Massachusetts and the other, "Ard Righ", in Dover, Massachusetts. There are also considerable papers concerning the family yacht, "Addonway," purchased in 1951, including guest registers, log books, design prints, and inventories. Series also consists of birth announcements, correspondence, and school records related to Edward C. Donnelly Jr.'s five...

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Collection is open for research; a portion is available digitally. Some materials are quite fragile; take care in handling. The photographs in box 46 are closed pending conservation review.

Audio recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

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Consists of a small collection of black pen and ink drawings by Andrew William Vachon, SJ featuring Gasson Hall at Boston College, crucifixes, and religious themes. Also included are three print reproductions and a handwritten list of the illustrations in the collection.

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Consists of a small collection of black pen and ink drawings by Andrew William Vachon, SJ featuring Gasson Hall at Boston College, crucifixes, and religious themes. Also included are three print reproductions and a handwritten list of the illustrations in the collection.

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Consists of a small collection of black pen and ink drawings by Andrew William Vachon, SJ featuring Gasson Hall at Boston College, crucifixes, and religious themes. Also included are three print reproductions and a handwritten list of the illustrations in the collection.

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Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains files created and maintained by John Larner, Director of Public Relations from 1958-1970. Larner's files include press releases he authored; reports, statistics, and correspondence from schools and departments sharing their accomplishments; newspaper clippings of resulting press; and photographs. Photographs that pre-date Larner's directorship originated with his predecessor in the Office of Public Relations, as well as the Office of Admissions and the Office of General...

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers document van Beeck's writing and lecturing on theological topics including Christology, systematic theology, the ordination of women, pastoral care of homosexuals, and Catholic education. Materials include manuscripts of his lecture notes, speeches, papers, articles, book drafts, and correspondence. There are also research materials, including published articles by other theologians, some of which are signed by the author, and materials from conferences which van Beeck attended....

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Maps and travel guides for Italy, including Bologna, Rome, and Trento

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