Correspondence, Mai - P, ca. 1897-1943
Scope and Contents
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
- Creation: ca. 1897-1943
Creator
- From the Collection: Ade, George, 1866-1944 (Person)
Access Information
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 30.00 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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