Typescript copy of letter [from William Vincent Byars] to Mrs. F.W. Baumhoff, giving Mrs. Baumhoff advice about publishing and also about how to deal with state prejudice against women confined as insane. Byars advises her to start a chain letter that asks women to write a letter to the governor. Byars includes an example letter to Honorable Elliot W. Major., 1913 Jan 23[?]
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection includes correspondence of William V. Byars with numerous individuals including newspaper men, politicians, and literary figures. Principal correspondents include Arthur Brisbane, William Marion Reedy, and Byars’ father, James Byars. The collection also contains poems and other writings of William V. Byars.
Dates
- 1913 Jan 23[?]
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 Cubic Feet ( (5 boxes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Byars, William Vincent, 1857-1938 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Byars, James (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Brisbane, Arthur, 1864-1936 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Reedy, William Marion, 1862-1920 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository