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Bill Adams papers, 1922-1953.
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Title:
Bill Adams papers, 1922-1953Creator/Contributor:
Adams, Bill, 1879-1953, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Bell, Clair Hayden, 1885-1967, comp.Abstract:
Carton 1: Correspondence (including Adams' letters to Bell (1935-1953) and Bell's correspondence re Adams' writings (1953-1956);
manuscripts of Adams' stories; photocopies of tear sheets of published stories.
Carton 2: Biographical material; tear sheets of published stories; Bell's bibliographical notes.
Date:
1922 (issued)Subject:
Adams, Bill -- 1879-1953 -- ArchivesAuthors, American -- 20th century
Note:
Primarily material assembled by Professor Clair H. Bell.
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Bill Adams papers, BANC MSS C-H 148, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Born Bertram Martin Adams in England in 1879, poet and author Bill Adams served as a sailor from 1897 to 1901 before moving
to California in 1904 and publishing his first story. Best known for his writing about the sea and sailors, he was the recipient
of many awards, including several O'Henry Memorial Awards. Bill Adams died at his home in Dutch Flat, California on March
12, 1953.
In English.
Type:
Manuscripts (for publication).Biographies.
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print
2 cartons.
Language:
English
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CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.