Scholars
John M. Pickering Papers
The John M. Pickering Papers consists of correspondence from Pickering, editorial director of Penn State Press, to Sanford J. Smoller, author of Adrift Among Geniuses: Robert McAlmon, Writer and Publisher of the Twenties, 1975.
Horace Scudder Papers
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.
Radcliffe Squires Papers
Richard Stang Papers
The Richard Stang Papers consists of correspondence, manuscripts, research material toward Ford Madox Ford books by Richard Stang and Sondra Stang.
Benjamin Taylor Papers
The Benjamin Taylor Papers includes correspondence with many American and European authors, as well as the manuscript version of his novel, Tales Out of School (1995) and his major work of nonfiction, Into the Open: Reflections on Genius and Modernity (1995). Also included is material towards the essay: “The Question of Jewishness and the Question of Writing: A Conversation with Edmond Jabès.”
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.
Mona Van Duyn and Jarvis Thurston Papers
Gert von Gontard Papers
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.