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MS/MS. Manuscript Collections

 Collection Subgroup Term
Identifier: MS/MS
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Lee Anderson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms004

George Bernard Shaw Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms001
Scope and Contents

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.

Gert von Gontard Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms121
Scope and Contents

Gert von Gontard’s Papers are part of a larger collection given to Washington University in 1980 by his widow, Hildegard. The collection includes von Gontard’s extensive book collection and is highlighted by his collection of over 1300 books, manuscripts, and memorabilia relating to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Also, present is a file of letters from von Gontard’s colleagues in the literary and arts communities.