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Stein, Kurt M.

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Kurt M. Stein papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Stein
Abstract

Chicago author of German-American humor books, journalist, and active member of the Cliff Dwellers. Stein's papers include manuscript and printed works, including a substantial number of plays and sonnets for the Cliff Dwellers, and correspondence from friends and admirers.

Dates: 1905-1966

Round Table sketchbooks

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Wyers
Abstract

Two manuscript sketchbooks created by artists, commentators, poets, newspapermen, and other writers who were members of a small and informal Chicago club, the Round Table, documenting the social and political climates in Chicago and the United States during the Great Depression. In addition to Renier Wyers, club members included James A. Barnes, Finney Briggs, William L. Griffin, Henry Hammer, Edmond Hayes, Eugene Murdock, Edwin Prehm, Kurt Stein, Lowell H. Truettner, and E. C. Woodward.

Dates: 1931-1933

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Caricatures and cartoons -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Cartoonists -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Chicago (Ill.) -- Intellectual life -- 20th century 1
Clubs -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History -- 20th century -- Sources 1
Depressions -- 1929 -- United States 1