Copy of typescript letter [from William Vincent Byars], Kirkwood, to Dr. Wilkins, thanking Wilkins for a gift of “cork-tipped, mentholated cigarettes,” and warning that “some time this year, or in one not far distant, I expect to disappear into the ether which surrounds this sphere.”, 1937 Apr 14
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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
- 1937 Apr 14
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