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Edgar Lee Masters papers, 1928-1946
The Masters papers consist chiefly of letters to his son, Hilary T. Masters; along with poems, short stories, sketches, and two letters from H. L. Mencken to Hilary Masters.Format(s): Manuscripts, Graphics, Letters
Library: John Hay
NOTE: This collection is housed off-site. Prior notice is needed for retrieval
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Access to the collection:
Online Catalog (BruKnow):
General description of the collection available on BruKnow
Other Online Access:
RIAMCO: Guide to the Edgar Lee Masters papers
In-house Access to the Collection:
Typescript Inventory
To be used only with permission of the donor.