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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Primary Collecting Areas:
American literature, antiquarian and contemporary, American history (Southeastern United States), Virginiana, British literature, Sporting books and manuscripts, World War I, Bibliography, the book arts, history of the book and typography
Fine press and artist’s books, Pop-up books, Victorian publishers bindings, Typography, Archives of the University of Virginia
Description:

The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library administers over 13 million manuscripts, 3.6 million items in the University archives, and 325,000 rare books, as well as approximately 5,000 maps, over 4,000 broadsides; more than 250,000 photographs and small prints; over 8,000 reels of microfilm; and substantial holdings of audio recordings, motion picture films, and ephemera.

The major emphasis of the Department’s collections are American history and literature, with additional substantive collections in Virginiana, British literature, African-American history, book arts, the history of sporting and World War I, among others. In addition, the library serves as the University Archives, holding records of historic significance to UVA.

POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
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Barrett Minor Literary collection, 1802/1944

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Charles Dudley Warner manuscript, 1897

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This collection contains twenty-six leaves of Charles Dudley Warmer's manuscript of "The Study" for "The Editor's Study" in Harper's Bazaar. The manuscript contains the first two parts of Warner's essay published in Volume 95, October 1897 [pp. 798-800]. The text appears identical to the published version. It is likely that this was the manuscript submitted to Harper's – though there are minor authorial corrections throughout.

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Charles Dudley Warner manuscript, 1897 .03 Cubic Feet 1 letter sized folder

Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900

This collection contains twenty-six leaves of Charles Dudley Warmer's manuscript of "The Study" for "The Editor's Study" in Harper's Bazaar. The manuscript contains the first two parts of Warner's essay published in Volume 95, October 1897 [pp. 798-800]. The text appears identical to the published version. It is likely that this was the manuscript submitted to Harper's – though there are minor authorial corrections throughout.

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Charles Vandersee papers, 1974/1996

2.13 Cubic Feet Two cubic-foot boxes; One large oversized flat file folder

This collection contains the papers of Charles Vandersee, compiled during his tenure as a Professor of English at the University of Virginia. Dated content ranges from 1974 to 1996 and includes printed and handwritten poems, type edits of poems for inclusion in Vandersee's published books, correspondence with publishers and other writers on Vandersee's poetic works, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings, and several bound plays written by other authors and annotated by Vandersee.

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Charles Vandersee papers, 1974/1996 2.13 Cubic Feet Two cubic-foot boxes; One large oversized flat file folder

Vandersee, Charles, 1938-2003

This collection contains the papers of Charles Vandersee, compiled during his tenure as a Professor of English at the University of Virginia. Dated content ranges from 1974 to 1996 and includes printed and handwritten poems, type edits of poems for inclusion in Vandersee's published books, correspondence with publishers and other writers on Vandersee's poetic works, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings, and several bound plays written by other authors and annotated by Vandersee.

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Christian S. Hutter miscellany, 1602/1945

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This autograph and miscellany collection created by Christian Sixtus Hutter consists of miscellaneous material ranging from circa 1602 to 1945 and includes autographs, correspondence, government documents, financial and legal documents, military documents, and telegrams, chiefly from the United States and Great Britain, but also including some material from continental Europe. While most of the collection is in the English language, there are a number of documents in French, German, Spanish, and Dutch. This material was formerly stored in the Hutter cabinets when Special Collections was located in Alderman Library, and consists of material which could not be matched with known Hutter accession numbers. Autographs include those of royalty, such as George I, George III, and George IV; theologians, ministers, and religious leaders; nobility, chiefly English; jurists, lawyers, and judges; family correspondence; and public officials.

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Christian S. Hutter miscellany, 1602/1945 2.5 Cubic Feet

Hutter, Christian Sixtus, 1891-1957

This autograph and miscellany collection created by Christian Sixtus Hutter consists of miscellaneous material ranging from circa 1602 to 1945 and includes autographs, correspondence, government documents, financial and legal documents, military documents, and telegrams, chiefly from the United States and Great Britain, but also including some material from continental Europe. While most of the collection is in the English language, there are a number of documents in French, German, Spanish, and Dutch. This material was formerly stored in the Hutter cabinets when Special Collections was located in Alderman Library, and consists of material which could not be matched with known Hutter accession numbers. Autographs include those of royalty, such as George I, George III, and George IV; theologians, ministers, and religious leaders; nobility, chiefly English; jurists, lawyers, and judges; family correspondence; and public officials.

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Ephraim George Squier letters to Charles Eliot Norton, 1855

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This collection contains two letters from Ephraim George Squier to Charles Eliot Norton discussing his book "Waikna; or, "Adventures on the Mosquito Shore" as well as other works in progress. These two letters were removed from the printed book, which has been cataloged separately.

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Ephraim George Squier letters to Charles Eliot Norton, 1855 0.03 Cubic Feet 1 letter sized folder

Squier, E. G. (Ephraim George ), 1821-1888

This collection contains two letters from Ephraim George Squier to Charles Eliot Norton discussing his book "Waikna; or, "Adventures on the Mosquito Shore" as well as other works in progress. These two letters were removed from the printed book, which has been cataloged separately.

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John Burroughs papers, 1896

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This collection contains the original handwritten manuscript of John Burroughs' essay "The Poet and the Modern." The collection is nine pages with numerous revision and corrections in Burroughs' hand and annotations in an unidentified editorial hand. It is bound by Grabau Binder in dark green morocco with gilt designs. Original pictorial title page signed "C.G. Mankell -- 06" and three mounted photographs, one of Burroughs and the other two of scenes at Burroughs' Roxbury, New York, home. The mounted manuscript is followed by four pages of the printed version, mounted on additional leaves, as it was published in the Atlantic monthly.

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John Burroughs papers, 1896 0.0405 Cubic Feet 1 volume in custom housing

Burroughs, John, 1837-1921

This collection contains the original handwritten manuscript of John Burroughs' essay "The Poet and the Modern." The collection is nine pages with numerous revision and corrections in Burroughs' hand and annotations in an unidentified editorial hand. It is bound by Grabau Binder in dark green morocco with gilt designs. Original pictorial title page signed "C.G. Mankell -- 06" and three mounted photographs, one of Burroughs and the other two of scenes at Burroughs' Roxbury, New York, home. The mounted manuscript is followed by four pages of the printed version, mounted on additional leaves, as it was published in the Atlantic monthly.

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John D. Casey letters to Marcia McGhee, 1958/1959

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John T. Ackerson (George Jarrboe) papers, 1822/1961

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This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, reviews, photographs, a lock of hair, and a scrapbook relating to the life and career of John Thaddeus "Jack" Ackerson, (1898-1975), who published radical antiwar poetry under the name George Jarrboe after his naval service during World War I and II. Ackerson wrote the chapbook "The Unknown Soldier Speaks" and many other pieces of writing under this pseudonym.

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John T. Ackerson (George Jarrboe) papers, 1822/1961 1.726 Cubic Feet 3 legal document boxes. 1 drop front box

Jarrboe, George

This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, reviews, photographs, a lock of hair, and a scrapbook relating to the life and career of John Thaddeus "Jack" Ackerson, (1898-1975), who published radical antiwar poetry under the name George Jarrboe after his naval service during World War I and II. Ackerson wrote the chapbook "The Unknown Soldier Speaks" and many other pieces of writing under this pseudonym.

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Susan Tyler Hitchcock papers, 1990/1999

1 Cubic Feet 1 cubic box

This collection documents the work of Susan Tyler Hitchcock, writer, editor, and former faculty member at the University of Virginia. This collection includes Hitchcock's correspondence, notes, photographs, research, and drafts of manuscripts.

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Susan Tyler Hitchcock papers, 1990/1999 1 Cubic Feet 1 cubic box

Hitchcock, Susan Tyler

This collection documents the work of Susan Tyler Hitchcock, writer, editor, and former faculty member at the University of Virginia. This collection includes Hitchcock's correspondence, notes, photographs, research, and drafts of manuscripts.

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