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1. Writers' War Board records, 1941-1945

   73,000 items. 144 containers plus 2 oversize. 58.4 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Chiefly correspondence with writers and government agencies concerning dissemination of information and propaganda during World War II, together with writings, extracts of minutes of meetings, subject files, scrapbooks, photographs, posters, and other material.

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   Some or all content stored offsite.

2. Marquis James papers, 1914-1955

   14,000 items. 48 containers. 19 linear feet. 1 microfilm reel. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Author. Diary, correspondence, book material, literary and biographical articles, radio scripts and plays, legal and financial papers, clippings, printed matter, photographs, and other papers relating mainly to James’s work as a biographer.

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   Some or all content stored offsite.

3. Oscar Hammerstein II collection, 1847-2000

   35,051 items. 160 containers. 72.65 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Oscar Hammerstein II was an American librettist, lyricist, theatrical producer and director, and grandson of the impresario Oscar Hammerstein I. The collection, which contains materials relating to Hammerstein's life and career, includes correspondence, lyric sheets and sketches, music, scripts and screenplays, production materials, speeches and writings, photographs, programs, promotional materials, printed matter, scrapbooks, clippings, memorabilia, business and financial papers, awards, and realia.