Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919

Biographical and genealogical material on the Baum and Gage families; material relating to the publishing history as well as the film and theatrical adaptations of The Wizard of Oz, including correspondence, manuscripts, reviews, publicity, and publications about Baum and Oz; photographs; and Oz memorabilia. Also, material pertaining to Russell P. MacFall and William W. Denslow.

Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967

A group of typescript and mimeographed poems by the well-known African American poet and writer, with a two-page autobiography and bibliography.

Niven, Larry.

Correspondence and typescript manuscripts of the American science fiction author. Also includes audiotape of an interview with Niven.

Vincent, Leon H. (Leon Henry), 1859-1941

Correspondence, printed material, manuscripts, miscellany from the American author and literary critic.

Brown, Leonard Stanley

Writings and memorabilia of Syracuse University English professor and critical theorist Leonard Brown (1904-1960).

Engel, Leonard, 1916-1964.

American journalist, aviation writer, editor and author. Collection includes correspondence, writings, subject files, personal files and audiotapes.

Baraka, Amiri, 1934-2014.

Papers of the African-American author, music critic, novelist, playwright, poet, and social activist. Baraka was also editor of Yugen, a literary magazine, and co-editor, with Diane Di Prima, of The floating bear. Correspondence (1958-1965); Baraka's typescript and published writings, including articles, book manuscripts, book and music reviews, essays, playscripts, and poems; and Yugen records, including manuscripts and page proofs. Yugen manuscripts include those of John Ashbery, Paul Blackburn, Robin Blaser, Bruce Boyd, William Burroughs, Paul Carroll, Gregory Corso, Robert Creeley, Edward Dahlberg, Diane Di Prima, Edward Dorn, Larry Eigner, Allen Ginsberg, Barbara Guest, Stephen Jonas, Jack Kerouac, Kenneth Koch, Philip Lamantia, Ron Loewinsohn, Walter Lowenfels, Michael McClure, Edward Marshall, David Meltzer, Frank O'Hara, Charles Olson, Joel Oppenheimer, Stuart Perkoff, Gary Snyder, Gilbert Sorrentino, George Stanley, Philip Whalen, John Wieners, and William Carlos Williams.

Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898.

7 letters written by Lewis Carroll to various corespondents, including Edith Blakemore and Enid Stevens (Shawyer).

Whiting, Lilian, 1847-1942.

Papers of the American author. Personal letters, including one about Kate Field, and a ms. poem, "An immortal love."

Gilkes, Lillian B. (Lillian Barnard), 1902-1977.

The Lillian B. Gilkes Papers comprises the correspondence, writings, research notes, and memorabilia of the American author, educator, and biographer of Cora Crane (b. 1902). The collection not only illuminates Gilkes' professional writings, but also reveals a personal life marked by political activity and connections with radical artists and writers of the early to mid-20th century.

Powys, Llewelyn, 1884-1939.

Two letters from Llewelyn Powys to Havelock Ellis.

Lenski, Lois, 1893-1974.

American author and illustrator of children's books. Collection contains notebooks, manuscripts, book production records, original artwork for her children's books, letters from children, and published material.

Glass, Loren

Interviews of former members of Grove Press, conducted by Loren Glass as part of the research for his book Counter-Culture Colophon: Grove Press, the Evergreen Review and the Incorporation of the Avant-Garde.

Diel, Louise, 1893-

Correspondence between Louise Diel and Antje Lemke.

Montross, Lynn, 1895-1961.

American military historian, author. Collection contains correspondence, scrapbooks, notes, manuscripts, and published material. Correspondents include Bruce Catton, H.L. Mencken, and Francis E. Walter.