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Chapin-Kiley Manuscript Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MA.00147

Scope and Contents

59 manuscript items, chiefly letters dating from 1880-1890, that were collected by Samuel Chapin (AC 1880) when he was on the editorial staff of St Nicholas Magazine. The collection was preserved and later presented to Amherst College by his friend and fellow alumnus Marcus P. Kiley (AC 1919). Correspondents include numerous American authors, poets, and educators.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880-1890

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There is no restriction on access to the Chapin-Kiley Manuscript Collection for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.

Conditions Governing Use

Requests for permission to publish material from the Chapin-Kiley Manuscript Collection should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.

Extent

0.5 Linear feet (1 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Consists of 59 manuscripts, chiefly letters and dating from 1880-1890, collected by Samuel Chapin (AC 1880) and preserved by Marcus P. Kiley (AC 1919).

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Status
Completed
Author
Sarang Gopalakrishnan, Peter Nelson
Date
2003
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Encoding funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Repository Details

Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299