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eidsonjohnolin Inventory of the John Olin Eidson Papers, 1849-1985 Processed by: Rubenstein Library staff; machine-readable finding aid created by: Jonathan Grilli David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 002273858

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: April 2009Processed by Rubenstein Library staff; finding aid encoded by Jonathan Grilli, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, April 2009 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and local Style Guide Inventory of the John Olin Eidson Papers, 1849-1985 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University Eidson, John Olin, 1908-1983. John Olin Eidson Papers, 1849-1985 Material in English 10.5 Linear Feet Approximately 923 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. 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). Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

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

Provenance

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.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Collection Overview

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.

Subject Headings

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American literature--History and criticism. Bowers, D. P., Mrs., 1830-1895. Eidson, John Olin, 1908-1983. English drama--19th century--History and criticism. English poetry--19th century--History and criticism. Literature, Comparative--English and American. Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892--Criticism and interpretation. Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892--Dramatic works--Criticism and interpretation. Related Material Lord Alfred Tennyson Papers, 1831-1909 (contains correspondence concerning his literary work and its possible publication in the United States) David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Contents of Collection John Olin Eidson Papers, 1849-1985 (7 boxes) 1American Literature 2American Literature 3Tennyson Plays 4Tennyson Plays: Reviews 5Tennyson Research 6Tennyson Research 7Writings on Tennyson - Miscellaneous Authors