John Olin Eidson papers, 1849-1985

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Summary

Creator:
Eidson, John Olin, 1908-1983
Abstract:
Professor of American Literature, President of Georgia Southern College from 1968 to 1971, and editor of the Georgia Review from 1950 to 1957. Collection contains John Olin Eidson's research papers pertaining to Alfred Lord Tennyson in America. There are copies of reviews of Tennyson's dramatic works and of performances by Mrs. D. P. Bowers, actress. Also included are notes, writings, and clippings about American authors (Thomas Wolfe, Charles Stearns Wheeler, John Hall Wheelock, and many others).
Extent:
10.5 Linear Feet
Approximately 923 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00356

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains papers pertaining to research on Alfred Lord Tennyson in America, which was the subject of Eidson's Duke University thesis in 1941, and led to the publication of Tennyson in America, His Reputation and Influence From 1827 to 1858. There are copies of reviews of Tennyson's dramatic works and of performances by Mrs. D. P. Bowers, actress (1830-1895). Also included are notes, writings, and clippings about American authors (Thomas Wolfe, Charles Stearns Wheeler, John Hall Wheelock, and many others). Box titles taken directly from container labels.

Acquisition information:
The John Olin Eidson Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1986.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff.

Encoded by Jonathan Grilli, April 2009

Accession from 1986 is described in this finding aid.

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[Identification of item], John Olin Eidson Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University