Stephen Crane papers, 1895-1908
Collection context
- Creator:
- Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
- Extent:
- 9 linear feet 21 boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Letters addressed to the Cranes from various members of the Crane and Howorth families, and from prominent literary figures such as Joseph Conrad, Henry James, H.G. Wells, George Bernard Shaw, Hamlin Garland, Elbert Hubbard, and Rider Haggard. A number of these letters relate to Cora Crane's activities after Stephen Crane's death, but the majority have to do with life at Brede Place in Sussex. Also present are a number of holograph manuscripts of Stephen Crane's literary works and manuscripts and typescripts of other material which he dictated. There is a group of stories and articles by Cora Crane, some pictures, photographs, art, and memorabilia. Also, seventy-four books from Crane's library, many of them signed.
- Biographical / historical:
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Stephen Crane was born in Newark, New Jersey on 1 November 1871. He attended Syracuse University for one semester and then began work as a freelance reporter in the slums of New York City. Maggie a Girl of the Streets 1893 grew out of this experience. Crane is best known for his realistic novel The Red Badge of Courage 1895 detailing the experiences of a soldier during the Civil War. During the Spanish-American War 1898 Crane served as a correspondent. In 1897 he moved to England and met fellow writers Joseph Conrad and Henry James. Crane died of tuberculosis on 5 June 1900 which he caught accompanying an expedition from the United States to Cuba.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Readers must use microfilm of materials specified above.
Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Stephen Crane papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu