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    Sub-Series 27: Clemens, James W., 1838

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    This folder contains one original letter written by James W. Clemens. In this letter, Clemens tells James Clemens Jr. that he is happy the latter is helping Mary Jane Riddle to continue her education.The items in this folder are from Series 4: Correspondence, 1818-1904 in the Mullanphy-Clemens Family Manuscript Collection. This series contains family and business correspondence of the Clemens and Mullanphy clans

    Sub-Series 32: Clemens, Sherrard, 1839-1843

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    This folder contains two original letters written by Sherrard Clemens. In these letters, Clemens writes to Mary Jane Riddle from Washington, Pennsylvania telling her that there is no evidence of a compromise between her husband Abram Riddle and the heirs of her father (March 28, 1839). Four years later he advises the woman that he has become a lawyer and will attempt to aid her action against her husband, who has consented to a divorce.The items in this folder are from Series 4: Correspondence, 1818-1904 in the Mullanphy-Clemens Family Manuscript Collection. This series contains family and business correspondence of the Clemens and Mullanphy clans

    Sub-Series 22: Clemens, James, 1840-1842

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    This folder contains two original letters written by James Clemens Sr. In these letters, Clemens, of Huntsville, Alabama, addresses James Clemens Jr. as his nephew. He asks for advice about hemp growing in the St. Louis area and says that cotton is failing in Alabama; he is contemplating setting up a rope walk on his plantation. He also requests information on Isabella Reade Sais, John Clemens's daughter, who is now living in St. Louis (Feb. 1840). He asks, too, whether his doctor son Archibald might make a career in St. Louis, and tells of his legislator son Jeremiah's removal to Texas (Aug. 1, 1842).The items in this folder are from Series 4: Correspondence, 1818-1904 in the Mullanphy-Clemens Family Manuscript Collection. This series contains family and business correspondence of the Clemens and Mullanphy clans

    Sub-Series 27: Clemens, Mary Cornelia, 1841-1845

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    This folder contains one item: a diary belonging to Mary Cornelia Clemens. This album contains poems, drawings, copies of letters, and calling cards collected by Mary Cornelia Clemens, daughter of James W. and Eleanor Sherrard Clemens of West Virginia and sister of James Wolfe Clemens. Included is a letter from her brother James Brackenridge Clemens and poetry by her mother.The items in this folder are from Series 5: Diaries, 1860-1893 in the Mullanphy-Clemens Family Manuscript Collection

    Michael Rodriguez interviews author Paul Clemens

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    Author Paul Clemens talks about his book "Made in Detroit," the genre of memoir, and writing about race. Clemens is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Michael Rodriguez for the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library

    Sub-Series 23: Clemens, James Jr., 1838-1877

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    This folder contains thirty nine items, most of which are original letters written by James Clemens Jr. The letters of 1838 to 1840 concern the plight of Clemens's cousin Mary Jane Riddle, who was deserted and looted of her fortune by her husband Abram Riddle. Clemens, who took Mary Jane in, attempts to institute proceedings against a now bigamous Riddle. The letters of the 1850s and early 1860s, addressed to his daughter Helen I. Clemens, discuss her studies and conduct, family news, and the new St. Louis house. Also here are 1875 instructions for a cemetery monument in Danville, Kentucky to Clemens's parents and brothers.The items in this folder are from Series 4: Correspondence, 1818-1904 in the Mullanphy-Clemens Family Manuscript Collection. This series contains family and business correspondence of the Clemens and Mullanphy clans

    Author Paul Clemens reads from his book "Made in Detroit" at the Michigan Writers Series

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    Author Paul Clemens reads from his book "Made in Detroit" and answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Peter Berg, head of the Michigan State University Libraries' Special Collections. Part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library
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