William Dean Howells papers

Collection

Identifier: A.H859

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

William Dean Howells (1837 - 1919), author, critic and editor. Papers consist mostly of correspondence, the largest group of letters being those written to Robert Underwood Johnson (1853 - 1937), editor of Century Magazine and author. Letters to other literary figures such as Will Carleton, Henry Mills Alden and Richard Watson Gilder are also in the collection. Howell's letters mention, among other things, his publications, his affiliation with the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and other organizations, and his friendship with Mark Twain.

Creator

Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1871-1916

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The William Dean Howells Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], William Dean Howells Papers, A.H859, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester