Dreiser, Theodore., 9/17/1914.

File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents Note

From the Collection:

The Seumas MacManus Family Collection contains letters and manuscripts by and about Seumas MacManus (1869-1960), a prominent Irish author of folktales who lectured extensively throughout the United States and published widely. These materials document fascinating aspects of MacManus' writing career, and they provide primary source materials about his family.

The collection includes a small number of letters from notables to Seumas MacManus, including Theodore Dreiser, Maud Gonne, Annie Kilburn Kilmer, Theodore Roosevelt, George Bernard Shaw, and William Butler Yeats.

There are also a few letters to Mrs. Seumas MacManus (Catalina Violante Paez MacManus) from prominent individuals, such as Edna Ferber, Marianne Moore, and Woodrow Wilson.

Important manuscripts are retained, too. Two handwritten poems by Ethna Carbery, MacManus' first wife, are preserved. A manuscript by MacManus entitled, "Lunch with Mark Twain" is present. An autograph book in the collection contains poems and other notes written by various individuals.

The Seumas MacManus Family Collection comprises a valuable source of materials documenting the life of Seumas MacManus. The collection consists of 2 archival boxes (0.5 linear feet).

[Gift of Fitzhugh Mullan, Anthony P. Mullan, and Mariquita G. Mullan, December 12, 2012.]

Dates

9/17/1914.

Conditions Governing Access note

VAULT collection.

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed from Theodore Dreiser to Seumas MacManus, regarding the book "Yourself and Herself." Dreiser indicates that he will inscribe a copy of "Jennie Gerhardt" to MacManus' daughter. Dreiser notes that MacManus can quote him in regard to this letter. Sent from New York City to Croton on Hudson.