MS/MS. Manuscript Collections
Howard Nemerov Papers
George Marion O'Donnell Papers
Harley Hammerman Collection on Eugene O’Neill
George Bernard Shaw Papers
The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts and memorabilia relating to George Bernard Shaw. Correspondence, 1901 - 1928, includes 30 letters and cards to John Drinkwater. Also, autograph manuscript of speech, portraits of Shaw, and various personal artifacts.
Robert Sward Papers
May Swenson Papers
Jarvis Thurston Papers
The Jarvis Thurston Papers consist primarily of correspondence relating to Washington University's Department of English and its visiting writers program. The most significant part of the Thurston collection is the correspondence from James T. Farrell to Thurston and Van Duyn. These letters are of a more personal nature and often discuss literary matters such as Van Duyn's work. A small group of manuscripts, notably two drafts of a Thurston short story, "The Cross," is also included.
John Updike Papers
The John Updike Papers consists of materials toward interviews about Updike in Life Magazine (November 4, 1966) and Time Magazine (April 26, 1968) and one poetry draft by Updike.
Constance Urdang Papers
Mona Van Duyn Papers
The Mona Van Duyn Papers contain manuscripts and editorial matter toward her books, including the award-winning Near Changes. In addition, there are numerous drafts of individual poems and correspondence from and manuscripts by numerous literary figures.