Bernie Babcock Collection, 1855-1966

This collection contains papers concerning the writings, family history, and public career of the Arkansas author Bernie Babcock. It includes books by Babcock and other writers as well as unpublished manuscripts and poems, historical research, notes for articles, plays, and stories by Babcock. Other topics include a variety of articles on Abraham Lincoln, prohibition, and the women's suffrage movement. Also included are exhibit materials and business records of the Museum of Natural History, folklore research in Arkansas, and the writings of the Federal Writers' Project in Arkansas.; The original number for this collection was A-95.; Arranged in five series:; Series I: Personal Papers. Arranged by subject, containing biographical and family materials, personal and business correspondence, financial and legal papers, and diaries.; Series II: Manuscript and Research Materials. Arranged by subject, containing manuscripts of novels, short fiction, plays, and articles, including manuscripts and research concerning Abraham Lincoln; poetry and historical and religious articles.; Series III: Printed Material. Arranged by subject, containing periodicals with works by Babcock and other writers, articles and pamphlets by Babcock and others; newspaper serials by Babcock, and newsclippings; also include books by other authors used as research material.; Series IV: Federal Writers' Project Papers. Arranged by subject, containing organizational papers, historical notes and research for books and articles on Arkansas topics, including research on Indians, voodoo, and magic; folklore interview forms.; Series V: Museum of Natural History Papers. Arranged by subject, containing records, correspondence, newsclippings, annual reports, pamphets, and brochures.Bernie Babcock Collection, 1855-1966 ; Bernie Babcock Collection, 1855-196