Riley, James Whitcomb. T.L.s. to Wilbur D. Nesbit from Hoyt King, enclosed typescript "With James Whitcomb Riley in Character Sketches, Prose and Verse," clipping of score to "New National Hymn Written and Offered to the Nation," 6 A.L.s. to J.C. Shaffer, Esq., T.Ms.S. and typed copy of poem "O thou, America - Messiah of Nations!," copy of typed letter to W.D. Nesbit, Esq., 1901 September 14, November 9, 23, 24, 29, December 17, 1902 February 15, 1904 January 8, 1925 January 16 and undated
Scope and Contents
King's 1925 January 16 letter to Nesbit (1 page) references an enclosed 'Riley manuscript' and confirms Nesbit's hiring to review and revise it. Typescript is 27 pages.
Dates
- 1901 September 14, November 9, 23, 24, 29, December 17, 1902 February 15, 1904 January 8, 1925 January 16 and undated
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
Biographical / Historical
James Whitcomb Riley was an American Midwest author and poet who lived from 1849 to 1916. He wrote poems for children, and often wrote in dialect.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.4 Linear Feet (26 document boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Norwegian
Library Details
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