Literary Writings, 1788-1970 and undated

Published and unpublished literary writings, including poems, book reviews, satire, plays, and folktales. Also includes materials in manuscript and pamphlet form. Among the wide range of subjects covered are: Mexico; United States history; religion; love; politics; the Civil War and political sentiments on both sides of the conflict; death; Tom Thumb; Benjamin Franklin; literary criticism and themes; Maryland and its history; horse races; square dances; and Negro drama, comedy, and musical reviews. Among the literary figures whose works are represented or discussed in this grouping are Lizette Woodworth Reese, Edgar Allan Poe, Lawrence Sangston, Moxley Waldo Willis, and Roger Martin du Gard.