The letter to Pauline A Young expresses optimism about the upcoming meeting regarding the acquisition of the Dunbar Nelson Collection. It informs Young that efforts are underway to determine the collection's monetary value, with the assistance of a book dealer, Walter Goldwater. Specific information about the collection is requested to expedite the valuation process. The letter anticipates a response by the end of the following week.
The letter acknowledges Pauline Young's concerns about a previous letter's tone and apologizes if any offense was taken. It references factual information based on conversations and correspondence with other parties. The letter expresses hope for finding a suitable home for the Paul Dunbar archive and offers assistance if needed.
Subject
African American authors, Dispute Resolution (Law)
A letter to Pauline Young forwarding an article from Phylon, 1959 concerning DuBois and the Universal Races Congress which explains the significance of the letter to Alice Dunbar requesting a portrait of Paul for said Congress.
James Green expresses keen interest in the large collection of Alice and Paul Laurence Dunbar papers held by the recipient. They acknowledge the potential fit of the collection in several libraries, such as the Ohio Historical Society, New York Public Library's Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, and Howard University Library. However, they regret their university's limited specialization in Black writers and inability to raise sufficient funds for purchase. They emphasize the importance of making these papers available to scholars and students for enhancing biographical and critical research on Dunbar and his wife.
Subject
African American women, African American authors, African American men
The letter, dated November 18, 1983, is addressed to Mr. Bart Auerbach. It discusses efforts to acquire the Dunbar papers for the Schomberg Center. While there is enthusiasm for the acquisition, insufficient funds have been raised, and a major fundraising effort is needed to secure the collection's purchase. The letter expresses a continued interest in obtaining the Dunbar papers in the future.
Article on the historic Paul Laurence Dunbar Collection, including letters, manuscripts, and memorabilia from the esteemed poet and his wife, Alice Dunbar-Nelson, has been acquired by the University of Delaware. The priceless archive provides insights into the life and relationship of the renowned literary couple. Paul Laurence Dunbar's impact on American literature endures, and his works continue to resonate with readers and scholars alike.
Subject
African American women, African American authors, African American men
The University of Delaware Library has acquired the papers of Paul Laurence Dunbar and Alice Moore Dunbar Nelson. Paul Laurence Dunbar, a renowned poet known for his use of black themes and dialects, rose to fame after a favorable review by William Dean Howells in 1895. The collection includes extensive correspondence, books from Dunbar's personal library, and Alice Moore Dunbar Nelson's working correspondence, shedding light on their intellectual companionship. The papers, housed in the Special Collections of the Hugh M. Morris Library, were obtained from Pauline A. Young of Wilmington, niece of Alice Moore Dunbar Nelson, and will be available for public use. For more information, contact the University of Delaware Library.
Subject
African American women, African American authors, African American men
