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John Stevens Wallace Correspondence
Full text linkEntries include brief biographical information, a typed letter from sales manager Bennett on Stephen Daye Press, Inc., Book Publishers, stationery concerning moving the publisher from Vermont to New York City, changes in staff, and a book with several revisions of the working title presumably written by author and illustrator John Stevens Wallace with some biographical information about him, a typed letter from the Maine State Library requesting biographical information about Wallace, a humorous letter of reply concerning Wallace\u27s place of birth from Bennett on revised Stephen Daye Press, Inc., stationery, a typed letter from the Maine State Library requesting a copy of Wallace\u27s book titled Village Down East for the Maine Author Collection, a typed letter from Wallace on personal notepaper with some biographical information and hopes of presenting his original drawings from the book on exhibit at the Maine State Library, a typed letter of reply on receipt of Wallace\u27s book gift for the Maine Author Collection that the Maine State Library had no place to display works of art with suggestions of libraries that did host events of this type, and a letter typed from Jacob of the Maine State Library with an appeal for biographical information and a call for Wallace to pursue an exhibit of his drawings
Marion Wallace Correspondence
Full text linkEntries include the brief biographical information of fifteen year old Miss Marion Wallace on publishing her first volume of poetry written between the ages of nine and fourteen, a letter typed by the Maine State Library introducing Marion Wallace to the Maine Author Collection and requesting a copy of her book for this collection, a handwritten biographical letter of reply from Marion Wallace, and a typed letter of encouragement from the Maine State Library on receipt of her book of poems Stray Thoughts for the Maine Author Collection
James H. Wallace Correspondence
Full text linkEntries include brief biographical information, a typed letter introducing Wallace to the Maine Author Collection, a typed letter of thanks from Wallace on plain paper, and an admiring letter typed on receipt of The Gallows Tree and Other Poems from the Maine State Library
General Lew Wallace, 1886
No full textLew Wallace, Civil War general, diplomat, and author of Ben-Hur was born in Brookville, Indiana. He was the son of Indiana Governor David Wallace. David Wallace had moved to Brookville, Indiana in 1817 where he established a successful law practice. While there he married Esther French Test and they had four sons.Franklin County Journe
David Duncan Wallace Papers - Accession 333
Full text linkThe David Duncan Wallace Papers consist of microfiche copies of the original David D. Wallace family papers, 1866-1951, SCHS 1233.00 held at the South Carolina Historical Society. David Duncan Wallace (1874-1951) was a Professor of History at Wofford College from 1899 through 1947 and was the author of the three volume set titled, History of South Carolina published in 1934. He is considered one of the foremost historians in State. The papers consist of his correspondence, research notes, clippings, and published and unpublished manuscripts related to his publications and areas of research. Also, included is some ephemera and other items.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1417/thumbnail.jp
Wallace the rEvolutionary Man
No full textThe rEvolutionary Man is a video forming part of the exhibition commemorating the eminent naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace showcased at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) from Friday, 8 November 2013 until Sunday, 22 June 2014.
The exhibition was timed to commemorate 100 years since Wallace's passing.
Wallace, a cofounder of the Theory of Natural Selection (with Charles Darwin), has been called the father of biogeography and is the author of one of the most popular adventure books of all time, The Malay Archipelago
The exhibition showcased Wallace's exploration of the tropical jungles of Southeast Asia and New Guinea and his ideas on Evolution by Natural Selection and animal biogeography.Video to accompany Wallce Exhibition: The rEvolutionary Ma
Oral history interview with Ron Wallace
No full textRon Wallace, author and instructor, talks about growing up in Durant, Oklahoma, and having a father on the police force. He recalls his college days and earning a degree in English. He explains how he developed a love of poetry initially and how he began writing poetry. Wallace also shares stories of his grandparents and reads a few of his favorite poems. He has been a Oklahoma Book Award finalist several times.The Deep Roots: Oklahoma Authors Collection is a series of interviews with authors who discuss their lives, work, and creative processes
Willard Wallace Correspondence
Full text linkEntries include brief biographical information, a typed letter of introduction to the Maine Author Collection concerning Wallace\u27s book Appeal to Arms, several handwritten letters from Wallace on Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, Department of History, stationery in belated reply to the Maine State Library and presenting his book after receiving a copy from the publisher, a typed letter from the Maine State Library welcoming receipt of Wallace\u27s book, several newspaper review clippings concerning Soul of the Lion: A Biography of Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain with a considerable amount of information about Chamberlain as well as the purported title quote of Gen. Horatio G. Sickel, and a copy of a newspaper review with an inaccurate description of Wallace\u27s fictional book The Raiders: A Novel of the Civil War at Sea with respect to the history of the naval duel of the Confederate raider CSS Alabama sunk by the USS Kearsarge not far from Cherbourg off the coast of France, on June 19, 1864
Portrait of Governor David Lawrence Wallace
No full textIndiana Governor David Wallace moved to Brookville, Indiana in 1817 where he established a successful law practice. While there he married Esther French Test and had four sons, including Lew Wallace, Civil War general, diplomat, and author of Ben-Hur.Franklin County Journe
Home of General Lew Wallace
No full textLew Wallace (1827-1905), later in his life as author, soldier, statesman, artist, violinist, and inventor, lived in this discreet frame home in Crawfordsville. Though the residence no longer stands intact, a carriage house has been restored nearby
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