Box 3091
Container
Restricted
Contains 26 Results:
Harold Harwell (H. H.) Lewis Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1998.086
Abstract
H.H. Lewis was an essayist and poet from Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Greatly influenced by the struggles of farm laborers, his work focuses primarily on the social and political issues of the 1930s through the 1950s. Later in his life, Lewis developed theories about the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1927-1994, Bulk [1927-1955]
Found in:
Special Collections and Archives
Series II: Personal Documents, 1916-1987
Series — Box: 3091
Abstract
Includes the financial, health, school and service records of Lewis. Also includes a biography of Lewis written by Catherine Bock and other personal papers.
Dates:
1916-1987
Sub-Series 1: Lewis’ Poems, 1929-1944
Sub-Series — Box: 3091
Abstract
Contains clippings from publications such as New Masses and the Daily Worker of Lewis’ poems.
Dates:
1929-1944
Sub-Series 2: Reviews, 1930-1976
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Abstract
Contains reviews of Lewis’ poems and collected works, mostly from the 1930s and the 1940s. There are also reviews of other poets, a few of whom were associates of Lewis.
Dates:
1930-1976
Sub-Series 3: Clippings by Subject, 1927-1985
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Abstract
Contains clippings collected from 1927 to 1985. There are clippings on Lewis and other clippings are arranged by subjects important to Lewis, such as labor, local news, politics.
Dates:
1927-1985
Biography by Catherine Bock, 1987
File — Box: 3091, Folder: 001
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains Lewis’ poetry and essay manuscripts, correspondence, articles, publications, photographs, videos, personal documents and ephemera. The content of this collection concerns the labor and racial problems of southeast Missouri, as well as the political conflicts in the United States during the 1930s through the 1950s. The dated correspondence is arranged chronologically. The undated correspondence is arranged alphabetically by Lewis’ correspondent. The personal documents...
Dates:
1987
Financial Papers, 1960, 1980-1982, 1984
File — Box: 3091, Folder: 002
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains Lewis’ poetry and essay manuscripts, correspondence, articles, publications, photographs, videos, personal documents and ephemera. The content of this collection concerns the labor and racial problems of southeast Missouri, as well as the political conflicts in the United States during the 1930s through the 1950s. The dated correspondence is arranged chronologically. The undated correspondence is arranged alphabetically by Lewis’ correspondent. The personal documents...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1960, 1980-1982, 1984
Checks, 1954,1957,1976
File — Box: 3091, Folder: 003
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains Lewis’ poetry and essay manuscripts, correspondence, articles, publications, photographs, videos, personal documents and ephemera. The content of this collection concerns the labor and racial problems of southeast Missouri, as well as the political conflicts in the United States during the 1930s through the 1950s. The dated correspondence is arranged chronologically. The undated correspondence is arranged alphabetically by Lewis’ correspondent. The personal documents...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1954,1957,1976
Political Ephemera, 1925, undated
File — Box: 3091, Folder: 004
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains Lewis’ poetry and essay manuscripts, correspondence, articles, publications, photographs, videos, personal documents and ephemera. The content of this collection concerns the labor and racial problems of southeast Missouri, as well as the political conflicts in the United States during the 1930s through the 1950s. The dated correspondence is arranged chronologically. The undated correspondence is arranged alphabetically by Lewis’ correspondent. The personal documents...
Dates:
1925, undated
Health Records, 1942,1952,1983
File — Box: 3091, Folder: 005
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains Lewis’ poetry and essay manuscripts, correspondence, articles, publications, photographs, videos, personal documents and ephemera. The content of this collection concerns the labor and racial problems of southeast Missouri, as well as the political conflicts in the United States during the 1930s through the 1950s. The dated correspondence is arranged chronologically. The undated correspondence is arranged alphabetically by Lewis’ correspondent. The personal documents...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1942,1952,1983