Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Piercy, J.W. mss., 1889-1940, consist of letters and papers of Joseph William Piercy, 1866-1943, writer and professor of journalism, and his family.
- Extent:
- 4 Folders
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Piercy, J.W. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Piercy, J.W. mss., 1889-1940 contains the letters and papers of writer and journalism professor Joseph William Piercy (1866-1943). Born in Indianapolis, Piercy studied at DePauw University and went on to teach for a few terms. He then became a newspaper reporter at Indianapolis News between 1890 and 1900. Subsequently, he returned to teaching as a journalism professor at the University of Indiana between 1911 and 1938. In 1916, he became head of that department. Piercy was also the author of several journal articles in his subject.
- Scope and Content:
The Piercy, J.W. mss., 1889-1940, consist of letters and papers of Joseph William Piercy, 1866-1943, writer and professor of journalism, and his family. Most of the correspondence is with journals regarding submission of stories and articles for publication. Among the correspondents present are Albert Jeremiah Beveridge, Ernest Percy Bicknell, Scott Cardelle Bone, Robert Underwood Johnson, Eleanor Mercein Kelly, Mattie Stark Ketcham, Thomas Mann, Isaac Frederick Marcosson, Meredith Nicholson, Walter Hines Page, David Graham Phillips, and Ekin Wallick. Four souvenir items from the Inauguration of 1885: ticket no. 3687 for admission to the Capitol, a press pass for the reporter's gallery of the U.S. Senate, the Banquet menu, and an "Inauguration Ball Programme" complete the collection.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift. 1990.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Short
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- American Literature--Indiana
- Names:
- Piercy, Joseph William, 1866-1943
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Piercy, J.W. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu