Scope and Content Note
The papers of Dorsey William Hyde (1888-1955) span the years 1757-1955, with the bulk of the material dating from 1905 to 1955, and contain correspondence, diaries, articles and speeches, genealogical and biographical material, photographs, memoranda, and miscellaneous typed and holograph material. The bulk of the collection relates to the National Archives where Hyde served as director of archival service from 1934 to 1942. Included are papers relating to Hyde’s college years and manuscripts of his unpublished poetry written under the pen name of Edward Ramos. Also included in the collection are correspondence and manuscripts of the unpublished poetry of Curtis Hidden Page.