Printed Materials, 1861-1951
Scope and Contents
Of interest: "Imitation of Christ" owned by John Duross O'Bryan (the grandfather of Frances Frieseke Kilmer, Kenton Kilmer's wife; O'Bryan was an alumnus of Georgetown College (later university) (1884). Latin exercise book of philosophy made by John Duross O'Bryan at Georgetown College (1861 September 16). "Pax: A Catholic Monthly" dated 1936 July-August with article by Kenton Kilmer about Joyce Kilmer: "Some Notes on Joyce Kilmer's Way of Writing." And, "The Writers Club of the Library of Congress presents a reading from 'This Is My America' poems from the Washington Post by a group of poets" dated 1946 March 18.
Dates
- Other: 1861-1951
Conditions Governing Access note
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Extent
From the Collection: 8.5 Linear Feet (15 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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