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James Whitcomb Riley (1849-1916)

Miscellaneous uncataloged materials

Includes materials by Riley, materials about Riley, scrapbooks, photographs, and memorabilia.

Includes materials concerning John Marcus Dickey, Edgar Wilson Nye, and John William Vawter.

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PS 2700
Box 8, no. 6

BOX 1:
- PICTURES OF RILEY
BOX 2:
- PHOTOGRAPHS OF RILEY
BOX 3:
- ILLUSTRATIONS FOR RILEY POEMS
- MISC. PICTORIAL MATERIALS
BOX 4:
- RILEY POEMS SET TO MUSIC
BOX 5:
- MEMORABILIA
BOX 6:
- MEMORABILIA (continued)
BOX 7:
- PRINTED PROGRAMS OR PUBLICITY WITH RILEY ASSOCIATION
BOX 8:
- ADVERTISEMENTS FOR RILEY BOOKS
- PROSE WORKS BY RILEY
BOX 9:
- POETRY BY RILEY
BOX 10:
- POETRY BY RILEY (continued)
BOX 11:
- PROOFS OF MATERIALS BY RILEY
- LEONAINE
- WORKS ABOUT RILEY
BOX 12:
- RILEY OBITUARIES
- TRIBUTES AND REMINISCENCES
- MATERIALS ON THE JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
- RILEY LOCALE
BOX 13:
- NEWSPAPERS (continued)
- DESCRIPTIONS OF ITEMS IN THE LILLY RILEY COLLECTION
BOX 14:
- SCRAPBOOKS
BOX 15:
- SCRAPBOOKS (continued)
BOX 16:
- SCRAPBOOKS (continued)
BOX 17:
- SCRAPBOOKS (continued)
BOX 18:
- SCRAPBOOKS (continued)
BOX 19:
- SCRAPBOOKS (continued)
BOX 20:
- SCRAPBOOKS (continued)

Box 1 PICTURES OF RILEY

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1. Print from photograph of painted portrait of Riley by T.C. Steele, the portrait in Lilly Library's main exhibit gallery. Riley standing at desk, left half profile. One copy in color 4" x 5," one copy in black and white 4" x 5."
2. Print of sketch of Riley, head and shoulders, full face view, 5" x 6 1/2"; total of two copies based on this likeness.
3. Print of Riley with printed inscription "the Poet at the age of twenty-eight," standing, left half profile, 4" x 6"; a total of two copies based on this likeness.
4. Illustrated cover from Book News Monthly for March, 1907, with picture of Riley and an announcement of article "Sargent's Portrait of James Whitcomb Riley."
5. Print of Riley, seated, full face view, 3" x 4 1/4."
6. Print of Riley, head and shoulders, full face view, 3" x 4 1/4."
7. Print of James Whitcomb Riley and Homer Davenport, both seated, 4 1/2" x 5."
8. Postcard of seated Riley holding a dog with seventeen children gathered around him; the back of the card gives information about the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children; 5 1/2" x 3 1/2."
9. Newspaper illustration captioned "Riley, Dr. Smith and 'Smallpox' Sneathen in 1883," 3 1/2" x 4 3/4."
10. Print of Riley and Howard Chandler Christy, 3 3/4" x 5 3/4."
11. Proofs of illustrative matter for Russo and Russo, A Bibliography of James Whitcomb Riley. 17 sheets 9 3/4" x 9."
12. Print showing office and residence of the editor of the Anderson Democrat.
13. Print with printed signature "Faithfully yours, Booth Tarkington."
14. Print inscribed "Donald Grant Mitchell."
15. Sketch by Westerman of weeping, waving group, including children; captioned "Good-night Mr. Riley! Good-night, Good-night, Good-night."
16. Leaflet (4 p.) entitled "Welcome to Historic Greenfield" mostly about Riley's associations with Greenfield.

BOX 2 PHOTOGRAPHS OF RILEY

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Box 2 has been transferred to the Manuscripts Department, June, 1988.

BOX 3 ILLUSTRATIONS FOR RILEY POEMS

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1. 34 sheets of reproductions of Will Vawter drawings for various poems. Two sheets bear pencil notes, possibly in Riley's hand.
2. Reproduction of Vawter drawing for The Book of joyous children.
3. Reproduction of Vawter drawing for Afterwhiles.
4. Reproduction of Vawter drawing for Poems here at home.
5. Reproduction of Vawter drawing for The Flying Islands of the night.
6. Reproduction of Vawter drawing for Green fields and running brooks.

BOX 3 (continued) MISCELLANEOUS PICTORIAL MATERIALS

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8. 22 sheets of reproductions of drawing, maps, letters, and other materials bearing on Christopher Columbus. These items may be associated with Marcus Dickey.

BOX 4 RILEY POEMS SET TO MUSIC

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1. Hoosier lyrics. Composed for the pianoforte by H.J. Schonacker. Indianapolis, H.J. Schonacker, c.1890. 21 p. Contains no works by Riley. The compositions are dedicated to him.
2. Ten songs of childhood from James Whitcomb Riley's Rhymes of childhood. Set to music by Archie A. Mumma. Dayton, Archie A. Mumma, c.1913. 30 p.
3. The Ward-Stephens musical settings of selected poems by James Whitcomb Riley. New York, Chappell, c.1915. 37 p.
4. Her beautiful hands. From the Musical settings of James Whitcomb Riley's poems by Ward-Stephens. New York, Chappell, c.1915. 5 p.
5. Kissing the rod and Little Orphant Annie. Music by Frederic Krull. Indianapolis, The Music of Frederic Krull, c.1946. 5 p.
6. Little Orphant Annie. (In Franklin Square song collection; two hundred favorite songs and humns for schools and homes, nursery and fireside. No. 6, selected by J.P. McCaskey. New York, Harper and Bros., c1889, p. 143.)
7. My fiddle. Music by H.O. Wheeler. Kansas City, H.R. Bell, c.1891. 9 p.
8. An old sweetheart of mine. Music by Paul Th. Miersch. New York, G. Schirmer, c.1921. 9 p.
9. There, little girl, don't cry (A life lesson). Music by Edward Campion. Cleveland, J.H. Rolgers, c.1889. 5 p.
10. A later issue of the above. New York, G. Schirmer, 1906.
11. Little girl, don't cry. Music by P.A. Tirindelli. Cincinnati, John Church Co., c.1901. 5 p.
12. There, little girl, don't cry. From the Musical settings of James Whitcomb Riley's poems by Ward-Stephens. New York, Chappell, c.1915. 5 p.
13. Another issue of the above.
14. Messiah of the Nations. Music by John Philip Sousa. Written for the dedication of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Bowen-Merrill Co., 1902. 6 pages.

BOX 5 MEMORABILIA

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1. An inkwell
2. Watch in case bearing the label "Watch presented to J.M. Dickey by James W. Riley 1903."
3. A Harrison and Morton campaign ribbon to which is pinned the note "Badge worn by the poet in the 1888 campaign."
4. Shirt studs in a box marked "Dress studs of James Whitcomb Riley."
5. Two peanuts in a box bearing the note "Peanuts Riley used in reciting 'Object Lesson' - 40 years ago."
6. A medal struck in celebration of the sixty-sixth anniversary of the birth of James Whitcomb Riley and done in bronze by Lorado Taft on the commission of one hundred of the poet's admiring fellow townsmen.
7. Cuban cigar, accompanied by a printed quote about cigars from Ingersoll, in a leather pouch dated "October Seventh 1915" and imprinted with a verse in honor of Riley's birthday, in a canvas container [probably unrelated] marked "Convention News."

BOX 6 MEMORABILIA (continued)

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1. 16 labels for "Hoosier Poet" brand coffee and tinned foods.
2. Menu for the James Whitcomb Riley Fountain Room and an advertisement for the Riley Fountain Room.
3. One of Riley's bookplates.
4. A sheet of advertisements for McCrillus' tonic, including the trademark designed by Riley.
5. Samples of Riley's stationery, envelopes, and calling cards.
6. Invitations, announcements, menus, and other materials relating to social functions in honor of Riley or which he attended.
7. Postcards, newspaper advertisements, and a magazine article featuring verses from Riley poems.
8. Theatre tickets, business cards, plus railway tickets and railway schedules. Some items bear Riley's name. Included are the business card of Amos J. Walker and cards for McCrillus' tonic.
9. Barrie, J.M. George Meredith, 1909. New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1914. 16 p. Bears on flyleaf a note signed by Marcus Dickey: "Three men Riley loved with an adorable love--James Barrie, Robert Louis Stevenson and George Meredith."
10. Garrison, William Lloyd. John Greenleaf Whittier. Boston, printed by Geo. H. Ellis, 1893. 37 p. Title page bears note signed by Marcus Dickey: "Riley often quoted the Whittier lines on page 26."
11. Eugene V. Debs Presidential campaign booklet with four lines of Regardin' Terry Hut on first leaf.
12. Two ten cent U.S. postage stamps, Riley commemorative is

BOX 7 PRINTED PROGRAMS OR PUBLICITY WITH RILEY ASSOCIATION

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1. Nineteen Riley programs or announcements, location unknown; includes one large cloth banner.
2. "Bill Nye and James Whitcomb Riley's Joint Entertainment," a general brochure to solicit books. 7a copies.
3. "Nye and Riley, Season of 1889," a sample program to solicit bookings. 3 copies.
4. "Nye and Riley's Route, Season 1888-9," a printed itinerary 31 December 1888 through 27 February 1889. 4 copies.
5. "Nye and Riley's Route, Season 1889-90," a printed itinerary 17 October 1889 through 2 May 1890.
6. "Smiles and Tears. Programme of Readings to be given by James Whitcomb Riley...and Bill Nye...under auspices of the Boston Press Club, in Tremont Temple, Thursday Evening, February 28." 3 copies.
7. "Bill Nye and His New Company of Musical Stars," a general brochure to solicit bookings.
8. "37th Session, Teachers' Institute, Opera House, Washington, Pa., Oct. 24-28, 1887." James Whitcomb Riley indicated as lecturer for Wednesday evening and Bill Nye for Friday evening.
9. Thirteen admission tickets to Riley performances.
10. "The greenfield Dramatic Club at Masonic Hall, Monday Evening, April 30, 1883. 'Our Boys'." Cast of characters includes Miss Elva Riley, sister of James Whitcomb Riley.
11. "Central Music Hall [Chicago?], Tuesday, January 12, 1892, and Evening of Pure Delight with Two of America's Most Famous Authors...James Whitcomb Riley, and George W. Cable." An announcement.
12. "Central Music Hall [Chicago?], Tuesday Evening, October 23, 1900, Wednesday Evening, October 24th, 1900, James Whitcomb Riley."
13. "Program Commemorating the Eighty-eighth Birthday of the Beloved Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley...Greenfield, Ind., Thursday, October 7, 1937."
14. "Official Program of the Reading Given by James Whitcomb Riley under Auspices of the Woman's Club House Corporation of Massachusetts, Tremont temple, Boxton, Friday Evening, November 11, 1898."
15. "Programme, Rockford Opera House...Rockford, Ill., November 1, 1900...James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier Poet."
16. "An Evening with James Whitcomb Riley," a brochure to solicit bookings.
17. "First Appearance in Many Years. An Immense Audience Will Greet James Whitcomb Riley Who Is to Appear at The Academy of Music, Kalamazoo, Monday Evening, October 29."
18. "How Many Will Hear Riley Wednesday Evening? 'Everybody' Was the Reply. James Whitcomb Riley at the Apollo, Elwood, Nov. 25, '03." A handbill.
19. "The Welcome of Toledo to James Whitcomb Riley, October Sixteenth, 1903."
20. "The Welcome of Worcester to James Whitcomb Riley...at Association Hall, Tuesday Evening, October 26." 3 copies.
21. "The Welcome of Oberlin to James Whitcomb Riley...at the Congregational Church, Wednesday Evening, October 26." 3 copies.
22. "The Welcome of Wilkes-Barre to James Whitcomb Riley, Monday Evening, March 27, 1899."
23. "The Welcome of Pittsburg to James Whitcomb Riley, Tuesday Evening, April 4, 1899." 3 copies.
24. "The Welcome of Binghamton to James Whitcomb Riley, Wednesday Evening, March 29, 1899."
25. "The Welcome of Philadelphia to James Whitcomb Riley, Friday Evening, March 24, 1899."
26. "The Welcome to Scranton to James Whitcomb Riley, Tuesday Evening, March 28, 1899."
27. "The Welcome of Harrisburg to James Whitcomb Riley, Wednesday Evening, March 22, 1899."
28. "The Welcome of Dayton to James Whitcomb Riley...at the Grand Opera House, Tuesday Evening, December 6."
29. "The Welcome of Logansport to James Whitcomb Riley, December 7, 1900."
30. "The Welcome of York to James Whitcomb Riley, Friday Evening, March 17, 1899."
31. "The Welcome of Baltimore to Our National Poet, Tuesday Evening, March 14, 1899."
32. "The Welcome of Lancaster to James Whitcomb Riley, Thursday Evening, March 16, 1899."
33. "The Welcome of Williamsport to James Whitcomb Riley, Tuesday Evening, March 21, 1899."
34. "The Welcome of Elmira to James Whitcomb Riley, Monday Evening, march 20, 1899."
35. "The Welcome of Columbus, Ind. to James Whitcomb Riley, Tuesday Evening, December 4, 8 o'clock."
36. "The Welcome of South Bend to James Whitcomb Riley, Oct. 10, 1900."
37. "The Welcome of Decatur [Illinois] of James Whitcomb Riley on December 17, 1900."
38. "The Welcome of Kalamazoo to James Whitcomb Riley, October 29, 1900, 8 o'clock p.m."
39. "The Welcome of Grand Rapids to James Whitcomb Riley, Wednesday Evening, October 31, 1900, 8 o'clock."
40. "The Welcome of South Bend to James Whitcomb Riley, October 10, 1900." 2 copies.
41. "The Welcome of Lafayette to James Whitcomb Riley, Wednesday Evening, May 17, 1899."
42. "The Welcome of Richmond to James Whitcomb Riley, Monday Evening, May 15, 1899."
43. "The Welcome of Fort Wayne to James Whitcomb Riley, Tuesday Evening, May 16, 1899."
44. "The Welcome of Terre Haute to James Whitcomb Riley, Saturday Evening, May 20, 1899."
45. "The Welcome of Chicago to James Whitcomb Riley, October 23d and 24th, 1900." 3 copies.
46. "The Welcome of Duluth to James Whitcomb Riley, Tuesday Evening, May 22, 1900, 8:00 p.m."
47. "The Welcome of Madison to James Whitcomb Riley, Saturday Evening, October 29, 1900."
48. "The Welcome of Jacksonville to James Whitcomb Riley, Wednesday Evening, December 12, 1900, 8:30 o'clock."
49. "The Welcome of Galesburg to James Whitcomb Riley, October 17, 1900."
50. "The Welcome of Springfield [Illinois] to James Whitcomb Riley, December 13, 1900."
51. "The Welcome of Peoria to James Whitcomb Riley, October 16, 1900."
52. "The Welcome of Bloomington [Illinois] to James Whitcomb Riley... Monday Evening, October 15th."
53. "The Welcome of Davenport to James Whitcomb Riley, Thursday Evening, October 18, 1900, 8:00 o'clock."
54. "The Welcome of Muncie to James Whitcomb Riley, Monday Evening, December Third, Eight o'clock, 1900."
55. "The Welcome of Cedar Rapids to James Whitcomb Riley, Monday Evening, December 10, 1900, 8 o'clock."
56. "The Welcome of Milwaukee to James Whitcomb Riley, October 26th, 1900."
57. "The Welcome of St. Louis to James Whitcomb Riley, Dec. 19, 1900." With a program.
58. "The Welcome of Cincinnati...[to] James Whitcomb Riley...at Music Hall, Monday Evening, October 17." 3 copies.
59. "The Welcome of Ann Arbor...[to] James Whitcomb Riley... at the First M.E. Church, Friday Evening, October 21." 2 copies.
60. "The Welcome of Detroit...[to] James Whitcomb Riley...at the Empire Theater, Thursday Evening, October 20."
61. "An Overflowing Welcome in Chattanooga to James Whitcomb Riley...at the Opera House, Thursday, April 14."
62. "An Overflowing Welcome in Knoxville to James Whitcomb Riley...at the Staub's Theatre, Friday, April 15."
63. "An Overflowing Welcome to James Whitcomb Riley at Carnegie Music Hall, October Twenty-Sixth, 1903." 3 copies.
64. "An Overflowing Welcome in Atlanta to James Whitcomb Riley... at the Grand Opera House, Monday, April 18th." 2 copies.
65. "An Overflowing Welcome in Lexington [Kentucky] to James Whitcomb Riley... at the Lexington Opera House, Friday, April 29."
66. "An Overflowing Welcome in Macon to James Whitcomb Riley... at the Academy of Music, Tuesday, April 19th."
67. "An Overflowing Welcome in Birmingham to James Whitcomb Riley... at the O'Brien's Opera House, Thursday, April 21."
68. "An Overflowing Welcome in Asheville to James Whitcomb Riley... at the Opera House, Wednesday, April 27."
69. "An Overflowing Welcome in St. Louis to James Whitcomb Riley... on Thursday Evening, February Tenth... at the Fourteenth Street Theatre." 3 copies.
70. "An Overflowing Welcome in Nashville to James Whitcomb Riley... at the Welcome Theatre, April 7th and 11th."
71. "An Overflowing Welcome in Memphis to James Whitcomb Riley... at the Lyceum Theatre, Tuesday, April 12." 2 copies.
72. "The Welcome of Our National Capital to our National Poet, Monday Evening, March 13, 1899."

BOX 7A PRINTED PROGRAMS OR PUBLICITY WITH RILEY ASSOCIATION

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1. "Souvenir of the Dedication of the Indiana Monuments... Shiloh National Military Park, April 6 and 7, 1903." Third item on the program is a poem by Riley.
2. Invitation and program for the dedication of the Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument at Indianapolis 15 May 1902. On the program is a poem by Riley.
3. "First Entertainment of the C.L.S.C. Course, Baptist Church, East Aurora [N.Y.?] Tuesday Evening, October 23d, 1888." Program includes Riley and his poems.
4. Program of Wysor's Grand Opera House in Muncie, 3 December 1900: "James Whitcomb Riley in Choice Selections from His Own Writings."
5. Program for "S.L.A. Course, October 21, 1898," location not indicated; the program features Riley with his poems.
6. "Programme of Ceremonies Incident to the Presentation of a Testimonial Sword by the State of Indiana to Rear Admiral Henry Clay Taylor" 23 February 1903. On the program is "'Old Glory' By Special Request, James Whitcomb Riley."
7. "James Whitcomb Riley. Program. Detroit, October 20, 1898."
8. "James Whitcomb Riley. Program. Cleveland, October 25, 1898."
9. "James Whitcomb Riley. Program. Cincinnati Music Hall, October 17th, 1898."
10. "James Whitcomb Riley... Carnegie Music Hall, April 4." Program. 2 copies.
11. "Readings by James Whitcomb Riley, Concert Hall, Buffalo, N.Y., Monday, October 31st." Program.
12. "James Whitcomb Riley. Orange Street Opera House, Lancaster, Pa., on Thursday Evening, march 16th, 1899. Programme."
13. "James Whitcomb Riley in a Reading from His Own Works... York Opera House, Friday, March 17, 1899." Program.
14. "Readings by American Authors, from Their Own Writings, in Aid of International Copyright... Chickering Hall, New York... Nov. 28 and... Nov. 29, 1887." Riley is on the program for November 28.
15. "James Whitcomb Riley in Choice Selections from His Own Writings... The Auditorium, Galesburg, Wednesday Evening, October 17th, 1900." 2 copies.
16. "Program for the Dedication of the Indiana Monuments upon Shiloh National Military Park, April 6th and 7th, 1903." Fourth item on the program is a poem by Riley.
17. "James Whitcomb Riley...Lindley Hall, Earlham, Monday Evening, May 15th, 1899." Program.
18. "Reading by James Whitcomb Riley... Burtis Opera House, Davenport, October 18."
19. "Programme. James Whitcomb Riley. Pabst Theater [Milwaukee], Friday, October 26th."
20. "Programme. James Whitcomb Riley." Pencil inscribed "St. Louis--1897."
21. "James Whitcomb Riley in Character Sketches...Lyceum Theatre, May 22nd, 1900."
22. "Two Evenings with James Whitcomb Riley, Music Hall, Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 1 & 2, '98."
23. "James Whitcomb Riley, under the Auspices of the Kansas City Athenaeum, November 16." Program. 2 copies.
24. "James Whitcomb Riley, Assisted by Local Musical Talent." Inscribed "Marion, Ind., Dec. 6, 1900."
25. "Readings by Indiana Authors in Aid of Benjamin Harrison Monument Association, May Thirtieth and Thirty-first, Nineteen Hundred Two, at English's Opera House, Indianapolis." Includes portrait of Riley, a reader for Friday evening. 2 copies.
26. "James Whitcomb Riley...Programme...Indianapolis, Indiana, may Twenty-Third, Ninety-Nine." 4 copies.
27. "James Whitcomb Riley, People's Church [St. Paul?] May 24, 1900."
28. "James Whitcomb Riley...under the Auspices of the Federated Clubs of Dayton. Programme... Tuesday Evening, December 6."
29. "James Whitcomb Riley...Programme... Indianapolis, May Twenty-Seventh, Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-Nine."
30. "James Whitcomb Riley... Princess Rink, May 16, 1899, under the Auspices of the Fort Wayne Press Club." Program.
31. "...The Hoosier Poet... at the Great Southern Theater, Monday Evening, December 5th [1898]...His Excellency, Asa S. Bushnell, Governor of Ohio, Will Introduce the Distinguished Gentleman." 2 copies.
32. "Kansas City, Tuesday Evening, November 16, Our National Poet James Whitcomb Riley, under the Auspices of The Athenaeum at the New Gilliss."
33. "James Whitcomb Riley... Will Appear in Selections from His Own Works for the Protestant Hospital at the Academy of Music, Thursday Evening, March 9th."
34. "James Whitcomb Riley... Will Appear in Charming Selections from His Own Works at First M.E. Church [Cleveland] Tuesday Evening, October 25."
35. "An Evening with James Whitcomb Riley at the Friends Meeting House, 4413 Indiana Avenue [Chicago] Friday, April 13, 1917, 8 p.m."
36. "James Whitcomb Riley at Grand Opera House [LaFayette] Wednesday, May 17, at 8 p.m."
37. "Come Out! Literary and Musical Entertainment at the Court House Tonight. Poems and Recitations by J.W. Riley. Music by the New Castle Cornet Band. Free to All!" Inscribed "1876. The Poet was 26 Years Old."
38. "James Whitcomb Riley, under Auspices [of] The Woman's Club of Lincoln [Nebraska] November Twenty-Second, Eighteen Ninety-Seven." Program.
39. "James Whitcomb Riley...Will Appear in Charming Selections from His Own Works, at the Valentine Theatre [Toledo] Monday Evening, October 24."
40. "James Whitcomb Riley. Program... Oberlin, Ohio, First Church, Wednesday Evening, 26 October, 1898."
41. "James Whitcomb Riley...Will Appear in Charming Selections from His Own Works, at The Empire Theater [Detroit] Thursday Evening, October 20."
42. "An Overflowing Welcome in This City to James Whitcomb Riley... Concert Hall, Buffalo, N.Y., Monday Evening, Oct. 31."
43. "James Whitcomb Riley Assisted by the Yale College Glee Club, Will Appear in Charming Selections from His Own Works, at The Hyperion [New Haven] Wednesday Evening, November 16." 4 copies.
44. "Myra Churchill Holmes, Character Artiste." Promotional brochure with a testimonial by James Whitcomb Riley.
45. Invitation addressed to James Whitcomb Riley to attend the annual meeting of the Western Association of Writers at Dayton, Ohio, June 27 to July 1, 1892.
46. "Twelve Lectures on American Literature, by Prof. Hamlin Garland... Jamaica Plain, On Successive Mondays and Thursdays, Beginning Oct. 31st, 1887." Riley is included among the "Poets of Farm Life."
47. "The Lyceum Course, Coliseum [Colorado Springs?] Thursday Evening, October 1." Riley is advertised as "Next Regular Attraction... Tuesday Evening, Oct. 13."
48. "Coates Opera House. Kansas City Symphony Orchestra. Program of the First Concert, Friday Afternoon, November 5th." Page 4 announces James Whitcomb Riley "under the Auspices of the Kansas City Athenaeum, Tuesday, November 16."
49. "Colorado Springs Lyceum, Fourth Annual Announcement. 1896-97." Page 7 announces "James Whitcomb Riley... last appearance of the Greatest Living American Poet. Coliseum, Tuesday Evening, October 13."
50. "Woman's Club House Corporation. We Take Pleasure in Announcing a Reading by James Whitcomb Riley... at Tremont Temple [Boston] Friday Evening, November 11, 1898."
51. "James Whitcomb Riley Will Appear in Selections from His Own Works under the Auspices of the Middlesex Women's Club, at the Lowell Opera House, Thursday Evening, November 10th, at 7:45 o'clock."
52. "... James Whitcomb Riley... Has Been Engaged to Appear in Selections from His Own Works, at the Grand Opera House [Dayton] Tuesday Evening, December 6."
53. "James Whitcomb Riley, Grand Opera House, Peoria, Tuesday Eve., October 16." 2 copies.
54. "Pabst Theater [Milwaukee]... James Whitcomb Riley... Will Appear in Selections from His Own Writings, Friday Evening, Dec. 28."
55. "Announcement. James Whitcomb Riley... Will appear in a Popular Entertainment under the Auspices of The Kansas City Anthenaeum, at the Gilliss, Tuesday Evening, November 16th."
56. "Announcement. James Whitcomb Riley... Will Visit Omaha in November... at the Boyd Theater, Friday Evening, November 19th." 2 copies.
57. "Announcement. James Whitcomb Riley... Will Visit Topeka... at the Crawford Opera House, Wednesday Evening, November 17."
58. "James Whitcomb Riley, Assisted by Some of the Best Musicians of Richmond [Virginia] Will Appear in Selections from His Own Works for the Rosemary Library, at the Academy of Music, Friday Evening, March 10th."
59. "...Mr. James Whitcomb Riley Will Appear in a Public Reading of Choice Selections from His Own Writings, at the Lyceum Theatre [Minneapolis] Wednesday Evening, May 23, [1900]."
60. "Announcement. James Whitcomb Riley Will Appear in Selections from His Own Writings at Pabst Theatre,, Milwaukee, Friday Evening, December 28, 1900."
61. "...James Whitcomb Riley Will Appear in a Public Reading of Choice Selections from His Own Writings, at The Walker Opera House, Champaign [Illinois] Monday Evening, Oct. 22 [1900]."
62. "Riley 'Orphant Annie' Program, under the Auspices and for the Benefit of the Public Schools... The Original 'Orphant Annie' ... Will be Presented... through the Medium of Stereopticon Pictures at the Conclusion of a Riley Program to be Given by Calvin Power."
63. "James Whitcomb Riley, Grand Opera House [Peoria] Tuesday Eve., October 16." Program.
64. "To Lecture Associations! James W. Riley, the Hoosier Poet, Humorist, and Dialectic Reader, Will Furnish His New Programme to All Lecture Associations for $25.00 and Expenses." 10 copies.
65. Design including likeness of Riley and the printed text "James Whitcomb Riley. The Poet Who Has Drawn the Common Heart of All toward the Confines of a Better Time." 6 copies, one variant.
66. "Western Lyceum Agency. Amos J. Walker, Manager... Indianapolis, Ind. Special Engagement of the Hoosier Poet and Humorist, James Whitcomb Riley." Promotional brochure.
67. "An Evening with J.W. Riley the Hoosier Poet, Humorist, and Dialectic Reader, in His Original Impersonations, Character Sketches, and Studies from Real Life." Promotional brochure. 21 copies.
68. "Opera House To-Night! 'Hoosier Poet'. A new Lecture Entitled 'A Little Attenuated Capability'. General Admission -- 35c." Captioned "Handbill distributed in Hoosier towns in the eighties" and "Handbill for public readings at which the Poet first recited 'Little Orphant Annie'."
69. "An Overflowing Welcome in This City to James Whitcomb Riley." Promotional brochure.
70. "An Overflowing Welcome to James Whitcomb Riely." Promotional brochure. 9 copies; the copies vary.
71. "James Whitcomb Riley." Promotional brochure. 5 copies.
72. "... James Whitcomb Riley Will Appear in a Public Reading of Choice Selections from His Own Writings at People's Church [St. Paul] Thursday Eve., May 24 [1900]."
73. "James Whitcomb Riley in Choice Selections form His Own Writings, Wyandotte Hall, Marion, Thursday Evening, December 6, at 8:30 o'clock."
74. Broadside portrait of Riley, used (with sheet indicating place and time attached at bottom) to advertise Riley programs. 2 copies, 71 x 56 cm. Shelved separately as Portfolio 1, item 1.
75. Broadside portrait of Riley used to advertise a reading at the Los Angeles Theater. 77 x 49 cm. Shelved separately as Portfolio 1, item 2.
76. "Low Rates, Vandalia Line. Logansport and Return, Friday, Dec. 7, on the Occasion of the Ovation to James Whitcomb Riley, Dolan's Opera House, 8 p.m." 46 x 21 cm. Shelved separately as Portfolio 1, item 7.
77. Broadside of Macon, Dublin, and Savannah Railroad advertising special excursion train to the Riley presentation in Macon, Tuesday, April 19. 61 x 24 cm. Shelved separately as Portfolio 1, item 8.
78. "Star Course of Denver ... The People's College. Fourth Annual Announcement, 1896-97." Pages 7 and 8 advertise an appearance by Riley at Central Presbyterian Church, Friday Evening, October 16.
79. "Pueblo Lyceum ... The People's College. Fourth Annual Announcement, 1896-97." Pages 9 and 10 advertise an appearance by Riley at Grand Opera House, Monday Evening, October 12.
80. "Readings by James Whitcomb Riley, Assisted by the Yale Glee Club ... Wednesday Evening, Nov. 16, 1898 ... Hyperion Theatre, New Haven, Conn." Program.
81. "The Welcome of Bloomington [Indiana] to James Whitcomb Riley, Friday Evening, May 19, 1899."

BOX 8 ADVERTISEMENTS FOR RILEY BOOKS

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1. And English critic's estimate of James Whitcomb Riley and his last book: A child-world. By the editor of "The Gentleman's Magazine [n.p., n.d.] 4 leaves. 3 copies.
2. Prospectus of The Poets and poetry of Indiana [n.p., n.d.] 2 leaves. Riley is listed as a contributor to this work.
3. 8 pamphlets issued by the Indiana School Journal Teachers' Club in connection with their project of distributing the Homestead Edition "exclusively among the teachers of the State."
4. pieces of miscellaneous advertising materials for works published by Bowen-Merrill, Scribner, and Bobbs-Merrill.
5. Review of Marcus Dickey's biography of Riley. Clipped from an unidentified newspaper. Also, two pieces of advertisement for the biography.
6. Advertising leaflet issued by bookseller C. Richard Whittemore offering 24 Riley items for sale.
7. Broadside poster advertising An old sweetheart of mine from the Christy-Riley Books series. 71 x 56 cm. Shelved separately in oversize as Portfolio 1, Item 3.
8. Broadside sheet advertising Poems here at home (Published by the Century Co.) 24 x 36 cm. Shelved separately in oversize as Portfolio 1, Item 4.
9. Broadside sheet advertising The Book of joyous children. 30 x 36 cm. Shelved separately in oversize as Portfolio 1, Item 5.
10. Review of Marcus Dickey's Youth of James Whitcomb Riley. Clipped from the Boston Evening transcript, Saturday, November 8, 1919.

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10. An adjustable lunatic. Clipping from the Indianapolis Journal, 23 April 1878.
11. Benson out-Bensoned. Newspaper clipping identified by a pencil note as from the Anderson Democrat, 13 July 1877.
12. The Boy form Xenia. Clipping from the Indianapolis Journal, 10 June 1882.
13. Clipping from the Louisville Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 1892. Prints the text of Riley's response to a toast. No indication of the subject of the remarks is given.
14. Craqudoom Newspaper clipping identified by a pencil note as from the Anderson Democrat, 6 July 1877. An article by Riley about the poem. Also contains the poem Wrangdillion.
15. The eccentric Mr. Clark. Clipping from the Indianapolis Journal, 6 May 1882.
16. Flying islands of the night. Clipping from the Indianapolis Herald, 14 Sept. 1878. Article by Riley about the verse play. See Russo and Russo, p. 38 n.
17. Hoagerty's Thanksgiving. Clipping from an unidentified newspaper.
18. An Hour with Longfellow. Clipping from the Indianapolis Journal, 29 Apr. 1882. Also contains the poem Emerson.
19. Letter to the editor of the Indianapolis Journal from "Benj. F. Johnson." Clipping from an unidentified issue.
20. Letter to the editor of the Mooresville Enterpirse, dated 24 Apr, 1873, signed "Doc Marigold." From the 8 May 1873 issue of the Enterprise. See Russo and Russo, p. 304.
21. Mrs. Miller. Clipping from the Indianapolis Journal, 9 Aug. 1884.
22. A Nest-egg. Clipping from the Indianapolis Journal, 3 June 1882. Also contains the poem A Windy Day.
23. Our guest. In "No mean city"; a response by Benjamin Harrison at a dinner given by the Commercial Club, Indianapolis, April 21, 1897 [n.p., n.d.] pp. 14-16. Riley's response to a toast in honor of Harrison.
24. The Poet Poe in Kokomo! In the Anderson Democrat, 17 Aug. 1877. See Russo and Russo, p. 277. Issue also contains the poem When mother combed by hair and other verse fragments.
25. The Runaway boy. Clipping from a newspaper identified by a note as the New York Evangelist, 1 Jan. 1891. Text of Riley's introduction to a reading given by Richard Malcolm Johnston. A clipping from a newspaper identified by a note (possibly in Riley's hand) as the Indianapolis Journal, 6 Nov. 1890, contains another report of the introduction.
26. Schoolboy Silhouettes -- No. 1. Unidentified newspaper clipping.
27. Tod. Clipping from the Indianapolis Journal, 3 April 1879.
28. Trillpipes's boy. Clipping from an unidentified newspaper.

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( The materials in this section consist largely of newspaper and magazine clippings. In many cases, headlines are not included; therefore, positive identification as to issue and date is impossible. Except for some items which seemed to warrant special mention, only those clippings which can be dated by headline and which are listed by Russo and Russo as first appearances are noted separately.)

1. The Apology. Photocopy of the copyright deposit copy. See Russo and Russo, p. 225.
2. Armazindy. Broadside, with Will Vawter drawings. Probably from the Indianapolis Journal, 5 Sept. 1893. See Russo and Russo, p. 54. Copy imperfect. A portion of the fourth column is cut out.
3. Armazindy. Photocopy of the broadside in the rare books collection of the Library of Congress. 61 x 41 cm. See Russo and Russo, p. 54 n. Shelved separately in oversize as Portfolio 1, Item 6.
4. At the old house by the mill. On a leaf from the Northwestern Miller (Holiday Issue). See Russo and Russo, p. 28.
5. Blind. Clipping from the Indianapolis Journal, 12 Sept. 1880. See Russo and Russo, p. 41.
6. A Destiny. Leaf from Hearth and Home, 10 Apr. 1875. See Russo and Russo, p. 67.
7. Dot leedle poy of mine. Broadside. See Russo and Russo, p. 67.
8. A Famous victory. Clipping from the Indianapolis Journal, 27 June, 1883. See Russo and Russo, p. 291.
9. The Flying Islands of the night. In the Indianapolis Herald, 24 Aug. 1878. See Russo and Russo, p. 38.
10. Going to the fair. Leaf from Goldenrod: the magazine of the Indianapolis Flower Mission, 3 Nov. 1891. See Russo and Russo, p. 48.
11. Goodby er howdy do. (In Gems from Indiana-Rotary's literary belt. [n.p., n.d.] Also contains a reproduction of Riley's letter "To the Rotarians," 21 June 1916. See Russo and Russo, p. 195.
12. Home-folks. Indianapolis, Bowen-Merrill Co., c.1900. 166 p. Separate signatures, unbound, unopened. First ed., state 1. See Russo and Russo, p. 82.
13. James B. Maynard. Newspaper clipping identified by a pencil note possibly in Riley's hand as from the Sunday Sentinel, 14 Sept. 1902. Reproduces the holograph of the poem Riley wrote on Maynard's death.
14. Let something good be said. Broadside. See Russo and Russo. p. 207.
15. Lincoln. With decorative border by Ralph Fletcher Seymour. On front cover of the Lincoln Herald, Feb., 1945. This issue also contains R. Gerald McMurtry's Poet and president: Riley's estimate of Lincoln (pp. 23-29). 2 copies. Three offprints of the cover and article, bearing on flyleaf the printed inscription, "To Josiah K. Lilly, Jr., whose gift of the Riley broadside 'Lincoln' to the department of Lincolniana led to the publication of this article." Three other copies of the poem in decorative border, two possibly signed in Riley's own hand. Letter (TLS) to Lilly from Stewart McClelland, president of Lincoln Memorial University, thanking him for loan of the Riley broadside.
16. Little girly girl. Clipping from Indianapolis Journal, 2 March 1881. See Russo and Russo, p. 31.
17. My Henry. (In an advertising circular for the Kokomo Tribune. 4 copies, in an envelope addressed to Riley.) See Russo and Russo, p. 168.
18. Our kind of man [n.p., n.d.] 2 leaves. Contains Riley's poem and part of his speech in honor of Erasmus Wilson. 10 copies, six signed by Riley, 4 by Wilson. See Russo and Russo, p. 154.
19. Our kind of man. Clipping from a newspaper identified by a note possibly in Riley's hand as the Pittsburgh Commercial-Gazette, 30 Jan. 1891. Text of the poem and speech, with Wilson's reply. See Russo and Russo, p. 154.
20. Out to old Aunt Mary's. Clipping from the Indianapolis Journal, 14 June 1884. See Russo and Russo, p. 16.
21. The passing of the backhouse. Broadside. See Russo and Russo, p. 233, for a discussion of authorship. A typed copy of the poem, with the note "An unpublished poem by James Whitcomb Riley" at head.
22. Poems appearing in the Century magazine, 1890 - 1892. 5 clippings in a slipcase. Contents: Rubaiyat of Doc Sifers; Home Again; The Green grass av owld Ireland; two series of sketches titled Bric-a-brac: some boys, and In lighter vein : some more boys.
23. Posthumous poems of James Whitcomb Riley. Photocopy of Bulletin of Pharmacy article, July, 1891. Prints How silly 'twould be and Dot leedle boy of mine. See Russo and Russo, p. 232, for discussion of authorship of the first and pp. 42 and 251 for publication history of the second.
24. The reporter. In program for a benefit performance for the family of the late Leonard Dane Washburne, 29 Oct. 1891. 1 copy in slipcase, 1 loose cover. See Russo and Russo, p. 172.
25. Little Orphant Annie. Recited by James Whitcomb Riley. Phonograph record.

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1. Riley's first poems. Collected and published by Dory Biddle, Anderson, Ind., Christmas, 1901. 17 leaves. 4 copies, 2 bearing notes by Marcus Dickey on flyleaves. See Russo and Russo, p. 159.
2. The Same old story told again. Mounted newspaper clipping with note signed Edmund H. Eitel: "This was his first poem in print. See note Biographical Edition."
3. The Soldier. Reproduction of holograph of the poem. (In official souvenir, Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Indianapolis, Indianapolis Journal Newspaper Co., c.1902) Also contains The Messiah of Nations. Note by Marcus Dickey on front cover: "Copy Riley gave to me." In slipcase.
4. A song of singing. (In The Book-Buyer, Nov., 1902, pp. 328-29) Poem accompanied by an illustration for The Book of Joyous Children. On p. 354 is and advertisement for The Book of Joyous Children.
5. A Souvenir of Lockerbie Fair [n.p., n.d.] 4 leaves. 4 copies. See Russo and Russo, p. 163.
6. That air youngen. Leaf from the Northwestern Miller (Holiday issue). See Russo and Russo, p. 32.
7. This man Jones. Broadside. See Russo and Russo, p. 149, and illustration facing p. 148.
8. 445 miscellaneous newspaper clippings containing Riley poems. [in three envelopes.]
9. 6 newspaper clippings concerning the discovery of verses written on scraps of paper, the flyleaves of books, etc., thought to be unpublished Riley poems.
10. 12 unidentified clippings and pieces possibly by Riley. The article "Poems here at home" appears to be a printed transcript of a speech given by Riley about his poetry.
11. 10 postcards with Riley's verses on the picture side.

>BOX 11 PROOFS OF MATERIALS BY RILEY

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1. 99 proof-sheets for various poems and prose works. [In two envelopes].

BOX 11 (continued) LEONAINE

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2. Photocopy of the article in the Kokomo Dispatch, 2 Aug. 1877, printing the poem and the story of its "discovery."
3. The Poet Poe in Kokomo! Clipping from the Anderson Democrat, 17 Aug. 1877. See Russo and Russo, p. 277.
4. A Literary bonanza. Article in the New Castle Mercury, 23 Aug. 1877, suggests that poem is by Riley.
5. Wallace, A.R. An Unpublished poem by Edgar Allen Poe. Clipping from the Fortnightly? Feb., 1904, pp. 329-32. Mounted with a letter to the editor of the Fortnightly (March, 1904, pp.545-46) from T.D. Robb, who comments on the first printed appearance of the poem.
6. Wallace, A.R. The "Leonainie" problem. Clipping from the Fortnightly, Apr., 1904, pp. 706-11.
7. 7 miscellaneous clippings from newspapers recalling the circumstances of the hoax.
8. Leonainie. Newspaper clipping containing the poem Riley wrote "In memory of Leonainie, infant daughter of W.B. and Lotta Titus..." See Russo and Russo, p. 128. 2 copies.
9. 40 newspapers and magazine clippings concerning Riley's lecture and reading tours, including material on the "Nye-Riley entertainments."

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10. Ade, George. Address delivered to a James Whitcomb Riley convocation at Purdue University. (In Bulletin of Purdue University, Jan., 1923, 8 pages.) 2 copies.
11. Ade, George. Riley and his friends. (In the Saturday Evening Post, 27 Sept. 1930, pp. 8-9 141-45.)
12. Beeson, R. Katherine. Literary Indiana. Indianapolis, Bobbs-Merrill Co., c. 1925. 31 pages. Contains short passages on Riley and M. Dickey.
13. Debs, Eugene V. Riley, the Hoosier Poet and Interpreter. (In Pastels of men, New York, Pearson's 25cent Library, 1925, pp.4-5.
14. Dickey, Marcus. What James Whitcomb Riley thought about farming. Clipping from Farm and Fireside, Oct., 1925, pp.4-5.
15. Dickey, Marcus. Riley, the Medicine Man. In Tile and Till, May 1928. pp.38-39.
16. Garland, Hamlin. Commemorative tribute to James Whitcomb Riley. Read in the 1920 lecture series of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. New York, American Academy of Arts and Letters, 1922. 9p.
17. Greathouse, Charles A. Suggestions and Materials (for) Riley Day programs. Oct. 7, 1915. Indianapolis, Ind. 24 pages.
18. Indiana School Journal Teachers' Association. James Whitcomb Riley. Notes and pictures on the poet's life. 21 pages.
19. Indiana State Teachers' Association. Honor of James Whitcomb Riley. Bobbs-Merrill, Co., Dec. 28, 1905. Includes addresses by several individuals including Riley, 89 pages.
20. Markham, Edwin. Concerning James Whitcomb Riley. Washington, D.C. J.S. Mayfield, 1949. 4 leaves, No. 96 of a limited edition of 250. Flyleaf bears inscriptions by J.S. Mayfield and Dorothy Russo.
20a. Shedd, George C., "James Whitcomb Riley" in Miniatures. Lincoln, Neb: The kiote Pub. Co., 1900.
21. Sherley, George Douglas. A spray of Kentucky pine placed at the feet of the dead poet, James Whitcomb Riley. j Privately printed, 1916. 18 leaves. Edition limited to 500 copies.
22. Tributes to the life and memory of James Whitcomb Riley [n.p. n.d] 6 leaves. Booklet of short tributes by a number of individuals.
23. Wetzel, Julian. James Whitcomb Riley: Man of Letters. Indianapolis, Ketstone Press, co. 1929. 8 leaves. 2 copies.

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1. Front page article of the Indianapolis Star, 23 July 1916.
2. Clipping from Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 July 1916.

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3. Proclamation, 5 Oct. 1948, by Governor Ralph F. Gates, for the James Whitcomb Riley Centennial Year.
4. Clipping from the Indianapolis Star, 18 Jan. 1936, printing Rudyard Kipling's poem to J.W.R. and Riley's To Rudyard Kipling.
5. 133 newspaper clippings including poems in tribute, biographical and critical sketches, and reviews of Riley books. [In two envelopes].
6. 7 newspaper clippings with Riley associations. Includes obituaries of J.O. Henderson and Mrs. Riley Payne; also, a clipping from the Indianapolis News. 21 Nov. 1936 (an article on children's literature which contain references to Riley).
7. Services in Memory of the late James Whitcomb Riley. Sunday Morning, October 29, 1916. With a contribution by George Ade.

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7. The Challenge of the future; the story of the past. Indianapolis, James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association [n.d.] 6 leaves. A booklet commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the hospital.
8. 21 miscellaneous newspaper clippings.

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9. Mitchell, John F., Jr. James Whitcomb Riley's "Home Folks." (In Ladies' Home Journal, Jan., 1902, P. 7) Story and pictures about scenes from Riley's volume Home Folks.
10. Welcome to historic Greenfield, The Old Swimmin' Hole Press [n.d.] 2 leaves. Booklet prepared for the Riley Centenniel.
11. 32 newspaper clippings on Greenfield, Tailholt, Brown County, Marcus Dickey's home, the country doctor, the other scenes from Riley's life and poetry.

BOX 12 (continued) NEWSPAPERS

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(This material was probably assembled by Marcus Dickey in connection with his biography of Riley. Many of the issues bear notes in his hand. It appears that most of these issues provided Dickey with general background information. Riley was employed by several of the newspapers listed. However, a check of pp. 277-309 of Russo and Russo fails to identify any of the issues here collected as containing material by Riley. When any matter directly relating to Riley or his family has been discovered, this fact is noted.)

12. The American Patriot (Greenfield). 20 Dec. 1854.
13. Anderson Democrat. Clipping from an unidentified issue. An advertisement for the paper.
14. Boston Weekly Transcript. Clipping from an unidentified issue.
15. Cambridge (Ind.) Reveille. 5 Jan. 1848.
16. Chicago Record-Herald. 13 Feb. 1909.
17. Danbury (Conn.) News. 6 May 1903.
18. Evening Mirror (Indianapolis). 17 Dec 1869.
19. Family Friend (Greenfield). 6 issues, Apr.-Sept., 1954. Some issues contain material concerning Rueben Riley.
20. Franklin Democrat. 19 June 1868.
21. Greenfield Commercial. 9 issues, Jan, 1870-Sept. 1872.
22. Greenfield News. 1 July 1875.
23. Greenfield Reveille. 15 Feb 1845.
24. Greenfield Sentinel. 7 Aug. 1857, 2 Oct. 1857, 20 May 1859. Several items concerning Reuben Riley.
25. Greenfield Spectator. Sept., 1848. Item concerning Reuben Riley.
26. Hancock Democrat. 10 issues, Jan., 1861-Sept. 1871. Several items on Rueben Riley and the obituary of Elizabeth Riley.
27. Hearth and Home. 4 June 1870. and a clipping from 26 June 1875.

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1. Herald (Greenfield). 8 May 1863.
2. Indiana Journal. 1 May 1848.
3. Indiana Radical. 10 Mar. 1870.
4. Indianapolis News. 19 Oct. 1923.
5. National Banner (Ligonier). 5 Oct. 1870.
6. New York Sun, 17 Oct. 1871.
7. The People (Indianapolis). 26 Mar. 1871.
8. Rushville Jacksonian. 10 Nov. 1870.
9. Rushville Weekly Republican. 23 Sept. 1857.
10. Shelby National Volunteer. 21 May 1868, and 28 Jul. 1870.
11. Sunday School Journal. 21 Mar. 1849.
12. Weekly National Democrat (Indianapolis). 27 Nov. 1858.
13. Whig Grape Shot (Shelbyville). 26 Apr. 1848.

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14. 3 envelopes of typed sheets.

BOX 14 SCRAPBOOKS

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(Most of this material appears to have been assembled by Marcus Dickey; many of the articles bear notes in his hand, and most of the books bear his signature and a volume number, probably assigned by him. The contents of each book are of a miscellaneous nature. Therefore, only general listings have been attempted. Most of the books lend themselves to chronological arrangement. However, the miscellaneous nature of the books' arrangement makes only a rough listing of terminal dates possible. Those books whose material does not follow a chronological arrangement are listed at the end.)

1. Typed copies of newspaper articles, 1860-93, about Riley, his family, and acquaintances. Typed copies of Riley contributions to various newspapers. Typed copies of letters by Bill Nye and others concerning Riley. Typed copy of a play script which lists Riley as a cast member.
2. Typed copies of Riley articles and poems from the Indianapolis Journal, 7 Jul. 1876-13 Sept. 1895; from the Indianapolis Saturday Herald, 31 May 1873-24 Aug. 1889; Indianapolis Saturday Mirror, 2 poems; Saturday Review, 12 Feb. 1881-11 Aug. 1883; The People, 19 May 1872- 21 Sept. 1883; Indianapolis Sentinel, 30 Jan. 1876-28l Oct. 1892; Indianapolis News, 3 articles. Also included are copies of some articles about Riley.
3. Newspaper clippings, 1877-83. Poems and prose pieces by Riley, some bearing notes probably in his own hand. Miscellaneous articles about Riley.

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1. Newspaper clippings, 1879-1902. Miscellaneous pieces by and about Riley.
2. Newspaper clippings, 1884-92. Most concern the Nye-Riley entertainments, with several articles on their 1890 split. A few poems by and about Riley.
3. Newspaper clippings, 1888-89. Primarily concerning the Nye-Riley entertainments.

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1. Newspaper clippings, 1889-91. Chiefly concerning Riley's lecture Tours, with some material on his split with Nye.
2. Newspaper clippings, 1890s. Material on Riley lecture tours. A few Riley poems. Several programs for Riley lectures.
3. Newspaper clippings, 1892-96. Includes obituary of Riley's father and articles about the Riley-Sherley lecture tours. Some articles bear notes probably in Riley's hand.
4. Newspaper clippings, 1892. Most concern Riley lectures. A few are Riley poems, bearing corrections probably in his own hand.

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1. Newspaper clippings, 1893-95. Appreciations and critical articles. Advertisements for Riley books. Miscellaneous poems and prose pieces by Riley, including several numbers of the "Buzz Club" papers. More newspaper clippings, 1913-17. Articles in tribute to Riley. A number of clippings on his death.
2. Newspaper clippings, 1893-1905. Primarily reviews of Riley books and lectures. A few poems and articles by Riley. A few programs and advertisements for Riley lectures.

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1. Newspaper clippings, 1896-99. Miscellaneous articles. Several poems in Riley's honor and some by Riley, with corrections probably in his own hand.
2. Newspaper clippings, 1896-1900. Primarily about Riley lecture tours. Some advertisements for Riley books. A number of Riley photographs and other portraits.
3. Newspaper and magazine clippings, 1906-07. Miscellaneous articles concerning Riley.

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1. Newspaper clippings and miscellaneous material, 1922-24. Articles on the Riley Hospital, Marcus Dickey, and miscellaneous Rileyana.
2. Programs for lectures, dinners, and readings at which Riley spoke. Advertisements for Riley lectures and books. Some material on the Nye-Riley entertainments is included.
3. Typed copies of newspaper articles about Riley. A number of these concern Leonainie. Typed copies of letters to Marcus Dickey concerning Riley. Typed copies of miscellaneous poems and articles.

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1. Miscellaneous newspaper clippings concerning the Nye-Riley entertainments and Riley lectures.
2. Typed copies of Riley's introductions to his stage sketches. Excerpts from William P. Fishback's diary concerning Riley's trip to England. Typed copies of Kickshaws (Riley's poetry column in the Kokomo Tribune). Excerpts from Henry Esmond, Leigh Hunt's autobiography, and other works. Typed copies of letters to and about Riley.
3. Typed copies of miscellaneous quotations and anecdotes.
4. Excerpts from the Life and Letters of Washington Irving. Typed copies of letters to and about Riley.
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