Edward Everett Hale Papers, 1852-1907
Content Note
These papers consist mainly of correspondence of Edward Everett Hale to various persons concerning the establishment, financing and staffing of a school in Richmond, Virginia. It also includes other correspondence about speaking engagements, his work as president of the Lend A Hand Society and as chaplain of the United States Senate. The correspondence covers the years 1852-1907.
Dates
- 1852 - 1907
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Biographical / Historical
Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909) was an American clergyman and author who served as pastor of the South Congregational Church, Boston, from 1856 to 1901. He authored several books and short stories including The Man Without a Country. He was the editor of Old and New, a monthly magazine, from 1870-1875. In 1903 he was elected as chaplain of the United States Senate.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Series 1 -- Correspondence
Series 2 -- Miscellaneous Documents
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Jenkins Co., 1973
Processing Information
DAO, 1974-06; SMC, 1998-01
- Title
- Edward Everett Hale Papers, 1852-1907
- Author
- DAO; SMC
- Date
- 1974-06; 1998-01
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections University Archives and Manuscript Collections Repository
Special Collections and University Archives
Wichita State University Libraries
1845 Fairmount
Wichita KS 67260-0068
specialcollections@wichita.edu