Charles and Alice Shaw Major papers

The Charles and Alice Shaw Major Papers (1847-1949; 51.25 cubic feet) document the personal and professional life of Charles Major and his wife Alice Major. Charles Major was an author and a member of the Purdue University board of trustees. The papers consist of Charles Major's literary works, materials from various theatrical productions, poetry written by Major, sketches, and materials from Major’s law career. The Majors' personal life is represented by the materials collected by Alice Shaw Major including household accounts, family mementos, and memorabilia from their many travels. Also included in this collection are the personal writings of Alice Major. Types of materials include: correspondence, printed material, diaries, photographs, programs, manuscripts, theatrical scripts, receipts, and ephemera. The Charles and Alice Shaw Major Papers are organized into 13 series and an addendum collection.

The series documents the writings of Charles and Alice Major. Types of materials include: manuscripts, play scripts, magazine articles, galley proofs, advertising materials, book jackets, poetry, rough drafts, published materials, and club reports. Materials in the series are arranged chronologically by author.

Includes drafts, proofs, notes, typescripts, and publication information about Charles Major's novels.

Includes Bear Stories by Balsar Brent, author note, handwritten manuscript, typed and revised manuscript, galley proofs, and a book cover.

Includes handwritten and typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, advertisements, drafts of the play, correction notes, and list of published editions (1897-1907).

The proofs are miscellaneous and loosely connected.

Includes handwritten and typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, drafts of the play, and author notes.

Includes handwritten and typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, and illustrations.

Includes handwritten and typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, and Illustrations.

Includes typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, and bound page proofs.

Includes typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, and bound page proofs.

Includes typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, and page proofs.

Includes handwritten and typewritten manuscripts, galley proofs, page proofs, and quotations.

Includes handwritten and typewritten manuscripts, synopsis, galley proofs.

Includes manuscripts and published versions of Charles Major's short publications.

Includes handwritten and typewritten manuscripts as well as published version of address from New England Society of Indianapolis Journal.

Includes handwritten and typewritten manuscripts, age proofs, and published version of article from Scriber's Magazine.

Includes typewritten manuscript and a newspaper review of the play.

Includes typewritten manuscript and print copy of text.

Includes handwritten and typewritten manuscripts as well as published version of short story from Woman's World.

Includes typewritten manuscript and published version from Good Housekeeping.

Includes handwritten and typewritten manuscripts by Charles Major. Titles include A Castle near Spain, Georgiana, Tom Jim Hollis, Their Divorce, Meddlesome Me, and assorted poetry.

Includes handwritten and typewrtitten manuscripts by Charles Major. Titles include papers written by Alice Major on topics of history, geography, travel, adn literature.

The series documents the theatrical and film productions of Charles Major's works. Types of materials include: play bills, box office receipts, reviews, royalties, and motion picture ephemera. Notable actors include: Mary Pickford, Marion Davies, Julia Marlowe, and Bertha Galland. Materials in the series are arranged alphabetically

Includes playbills, souvenirs, and other materials related to theatrical and motion picture adaptations of Charles major's works.