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Bill Nye papers
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Title
Bill Nye papers, circa 1878-1894.
Physical Description
1.0 linear feet (1 box)
Language
English
Notes
In English.
Provenance
Source unknown.
Organization
Material arranged as received.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Biographical / Historical Note
Bill Nye (1850-1896) was an American humorist and editor.
Summary
Collection of papers relating to the life and work of Bill Nye. Includes manuscript letters from Nye addressed to his mother, Eliza Mitchell Nye, and James Whitcomb Riley discussing his travel plans, including a visit to Oregon; photographs of James Whitcomb Riley, Mark Twain, Nye, and Nye's homes; two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings; photographs and documents relating to Nye's funeral; and a steel engraving plate containing unidentified text.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts / Images
Added to Catalog
October 27, 2021
References
Bill Nye Papers. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Cite as
Bill Nye Papers. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Photographs.
Printing plates.
Scrapbooks.
Occupation
Authors United States 19th century.
Humorists United States 19th century.
Poets United States 19th century.
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