Box 1
Container
Contains 29 Collections and/or Records:
Letters written by James Whitcomb Riley, 1891 - 1901
Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 1
Scope and Contents
Series one contains three letters written by Riley to Mrs. Anna S. Brown, and they all pertain to "the old lisping jingle." There is one other letter written by Riley to fellow poet, Henry Abbey.
Dates:
1891 - 1901
Letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece), 1949 - 1951
Series — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
1949 - 1951
Letters written by Nora L. Luce to Mary R. Payne (Riley’s Sister), and Related Booklets, 1929 - 1935
Series — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
1929 - 1935
Letter written by James Whitcomb Riley to fellow poet, Henry Abbey, January 19, 1891
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Series one contains three letters written by Riley to Mrs. Anna S. Brown, and they all pertain to "the old lisping jingle." There is one other letter written by Riley to fellow poet, Henry Abbey.
Dates:
January 19, 1891
Letter written by James Whitcomb Riley to Mrs. Anna S. Brown, November 20, 1892
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 1, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Series one contains three letters written by Riley to Mrs. Anna S. Brown, and they all pertain to "the old lisping jingle." There is one other letter written by Riley to fellow poet, Henry Abbey.
Dates:
November 20, 1892
Letter written by James Whitcomb Riley to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown, January 22, 1900
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 1, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Series one contains three letters written by Riley to Mrs. Anna S. Brown, and they all pertain to "the old lisping jingle." There is one other letter written by Riley to fellow poet, Henry Abbey.
Dates:
January 22, 1900
Letter written by James Whitcomb Riley to Mrs. Anna S. Brown, December 9, 1901
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: 4
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 1, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Series one contains three letters written by Riley to Mrs. Anna S. Brown, and they all pertain to "the old lisping jingle." There is one other letter written by Riley to fellow poet, Henry Abbey.
Dates:
December 9, 1901
Letter written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne, October 19, 1949
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 1
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
October 19, 1949
Letter written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne, December 26, 1949
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 2
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
December 26, 1949
Letter written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne, January 19, 1950
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 3
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
January 19, 1950
Letter written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne, June 12, 1950
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 4
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
June 12, 1950
Letter written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne, June 16, 1950
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 5
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
June 16, 1950
Letter written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne, November 24, 1950
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 6
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 6
Scope and Contents
(These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb Riley.]
Dates:
November 24, 1950
Two short notes addressed to "Dear Lesley", circa 1950
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 7
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
circa 1950
Two sheets of notations on Riley and miscellaneous subjects, 1950
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 8
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
1950
Western Union telegram sent to Lesley Payne, "Roses Received Ever So Lovely Hope Your James Books Arrived, Marguerite", March 11, 1951
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 9
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
March 11, 1951
"Seeks Material On Hoosier Poet," to the Editor of the Star, no publication information available, undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 10
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 10
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
undated
Two small sheets of notations, undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 11
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 2, Item 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
undated
Sale, (Chic) Charles. The Specialist. St. Louis, Missouri: Specialist Publishing Company, 1929
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 1
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 3, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
1929
Sale, (Chic) Charles. I’ll Tell You Why. St. Louis, Missouri: Specialist Publishing Company, 1930
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 2
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 3, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
1930
Sale, (Chic) Charles. At the Sign of the "Liberty Bell." Oil City, Pennsylvania: The Penzoil Company, 1930
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 3
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 3, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
1930
Letter written by Nora L. Luce to Mary R. Payne (Riley's sister), January 20, 1931
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 4
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 3, Item 4
Scope and Contents
(Letter asks Payne if Riley wrote "The Passing of the Backhouse."
Dates:
January 20, 1931
Greer, William Royal. Gems of American Architecture. Indianapolis, Indiana: State Machinery Company, Incorporated, 1935
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 5
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 3, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
1935
James Whitcomb Riley's, "The Passing of the Backhouse", undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 6
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 3, Item 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
undated
Potts, Phil. The Country Plumber. Minneapolis, Minnesota: The Country Press, Incorporated, undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 7
Identifier: MSP 52, Series 3, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Collection on James Whitcomb Riley consists of a group of four letters written by James Whitcomb Riley: one autographed, signed letter to fellow poet Henry Abbey; and a group of three autographed, signed letters, all to Mrs. Anna Smith Brown of Indianapolis, all in regards to "an old lisping jingle." There are six letters written by Marguerite Young to Miss Lesley Payne (Riley's niece) in Indianapolis. These long letters are about her writings, a novel, and a biography of James Whitcomb...
Dates:
undated