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Li-Ly, ca. 1900-1942

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The George Ade papers (1878-1947; 29 Cubic ft.) document the personal and professional life of author, humorist, and playwright George Ade. The collection includes original writings, manuscripts, personal correspondece, photographic materials, and artifacts. Notable persons include: John T. McCutcheon, William Dean Howells, Mark Twain, Booth Tarkington, James Whitcomb Riley, W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, Elsie Janis, Theodore Dreiser, "Chick" Evans, Orson Welles, Kin Hubbard, Theodore Roosevelt, Charles Major, and Purdue presidents James H. Smart, Winthrop E. Stone, and Edward C. Elliott.

Dates

  • ca. 1900-1942

Access Information

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 30.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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