William K. Bixby, 1857-1931. American industrialist and collector
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Finding-Aid for the Bixby Papers [00013]Collection Description
Papers, 1678-1931.
1999 items
Access: Open
William K. Bixby was one of Washington University's greatest benefactors and two of his most significant legacies are his book collection and his professional papers, both of which are housed in Special Collections. This material includes his extensive autograph collection consisting of hundreds of manuscripts, letters, and documents from literary and historical figures, including the 20th-century figures listed below.
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Bixby, William K., 1857-1931. American collector
Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928. British author
James, Henry, 1843-1916. American author
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936. British author
Teasdale, Sara, 1884-1933. American author