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Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1900 - 1965

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Carroll Binder papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Binder
Abstract

Correspondence, writing, personal and family materials, and photographs of newspaper editor and foreign correspondent Carroll Binder.

Dates: 1910-1984; Majority of material found within 1920-1955

Elaine Madlener papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Madlener
Abstract

Research material for a biography of Herbert von Karajan and material on autograph collecting gathered by Elaine Madlener, Chicago philanthropist and socialite. Material related to Madlener’s Grant Hospital committee work for two benefit performances by Karajan in 1955 and 1965, and manuscripts by British author Charles Langbridge Morgan.

Dates: 1916-1966; Majority of material found within 1944-1965

Frank H. Woods, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Woods-F
Abstract

Material relating to the life and career of businessman and philanthropist Frank H. Woods, Jr. of Chicago, including family, business, personal and philanthropic-related correspondence and general files, clippings, memorabilia and photographs.

Dates: 1890-2000; Majority of material found within 1935 - 1980

John Alden Carpenter papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Carpenter
Abstract

Correspondence, mostly incoming, to American composer John Alden Carpenter, wife Rue W. Carpenter and daughter Genevieve; also material relating to Carpenter’s works; a miscellany of personal records; and a collection of photographs, many of them of well-known musicians.

Dates: 1890-1964; Majority of material found within 1900 - 1950

Leander Troy-James T. Farrell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Troy-Farr
Abstract

Materials by and about James T. Farrell, collected by his friend, Rev. Leander Troy, including published and unpublished articles, columns, reviews and stories, together with copies of letters to Farrell from such individuals as Russell Baker, Pearl S. Buck, Hubert H. Humphrey, Lyndon B. Johnson and Adlai E. Stevenson, plus notes, obituaries and other memorabilia.

Dates: 1932-2004

Leland Stowe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Stowe
Abstract

Mostly photocopies of writings and some correspondence of newspaper foreign correspondent and author Leland Stowe. Stowe witnessed and wrote about many historic events and subject such as the rise of the Nazi party in Germany, the Russo-Finnish War, experiencing the Russian front during World War II, and the corruption in the regime of Chiang Kai-Shek.

Dates: 1929-1988

Lloyd Lewis papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Lewis
Abstract

Correspondence, manuscripts, clippings, personal materials, and photographs of Chicago journalist and historian Lloyd Lewis.

Dates: 1886-1985; Majority of material found within 1905-1949

Scharmel Iris Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-137
Abstract

Small collection of material relating to minor Chicago poet. Iris proved to be a plagiarist and forger who engaged in a life-long campaign not only to have his verse published but also to be regarded as a colleague of more successful writers and poets. Consists of correspondence, poetry, and miscellaneous items such as clippings and photographs.

Dates: 1911-1964

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  • Subject: Manuscripts, American X

Additional filters:

Subject
Correspondence -- 1901-1950 5
Manuscripts, American -- Illinois -- Chicago 5
Photographs -- 1901-1950 5
Correspondence -- 1951-2000 4
Photographs -- 1951-2000 4
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Manuscripts, American 3
Authors, American -- 20th century 2
Clippings -- 1901-1950 2
Clippings -- 1951-2000 2
Journalists -- Illinois -- Chicago 2
Newspaper editors -- Illinois -- Chicago 2
Photographs -- 1851-1900 2
Reporters and reporting 2
Scrapbooks -- 1951-2000 2
Actors -- Correspondence 1
Actors -- Portraits 1
American literature -- 20th century 1
American literature -- Irish-American authors 1
Art -- Collectors and collecting -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Art museums -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Artists -- Correspondence 1
Artists -- Portraits 1
Authors -- 20th century -- Correspondence 1
Authors, English -- 20th century 1
Autographs -- Collections 1
Autographs -- Collectors and collecting -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Benefit performances -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Businessmen -- Middle West -- History -- 20th century 1
Carmelites -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Cartoons (humorous images) -- 1901-1950 1
Chicago (Ill.) -- Intellectual life -- 20th century -- Sources 1
Coal mines and mining -- Middle West -- Records and correspondence 1
Composers -- Correspondence 1
Conductors (Music) -- Biography 1
Conductors (Music) -- Correspondence 1
Correspondence -- 1851-1900 1
Correspondence -- Middle West -- 1901-1950 1
Correspondence -- Middle West -- 1951-2000 1
Costume design drawings 1
Critics -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Doodles -- 1901-1950 1
Europe -- Description and travel 1
Families -- Middle West -- History -- 20th century 1
Family foundations -- Middle West -- History -- 20th century 1
Family-owned business enterprises -- Middle West -- History -- 20th century 1
Farm life -- Indiana 1
Father and child -- Middle West -- History -- 20th century 1
Foreign correspondents 1
Foreign correspondents -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Forgers -- United States 1
Freedom of the press 1
Historians -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Historical biographies 1
Journalists 1
Korean War, 1950-1953 1
Lincoln (Neb.) -- History 1
Literary forgeries and mystifications 1
Mother and child -- Correspondence 1
Musicians -- Correspondence 1
Musicians -- Portraits 1
Newspapers 1
Novelists, American -- 20th century 1
Oldsmobile automobile -- Photographs 1
Parent and child -- Correspondence 1
Philanthropists -- Middle West -- History -- 20th century 1
Poets, American -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 20th century -- Correspondence 1
Pulitzer Prizes 1
Quakers -- Indiana 1
Russo-Finnish War, 1939-1940 -- Personal narratives 1
Scrapbooks -- 1901-1950 1
Set design drawings 1
Sheep ranches -- West (U.S.) 1
Signatures (names) -- 1901-1950 1
Signatures (names) -- 1951-2000 1
Spain -- History -- Civil War, 1936-1939 1
Women authors, American -- Nebraska -- History -- 20th century 1
World War, 1939-1945 1
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives 1
Zionism 1
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