Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William B. Shrimplin Papers
Collection
Identifier: 1970-007
Dates:
1850-1970; Majority of material found in 1923-1949
Scope and Contents
This collection contains notebooks, correspondence, and other works by William B. Shrimplin. A particular focus is on the development of Shrimplin's personal bookplate. Also included are correspondence and works both by and relating to Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain). Collected correspondence from Jack London, Carl Sandburg, Calvin Coolidge, and other figures is also present. In addition to documenting Clemens, the collection provides insight into the mid-twentieth century world of...