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University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections Daniel G. Fisher Collection Fisher, Daniel G. Papers, 1912–1937. .66 foot. Journalist. Correspondence (1912–1937) between Fisher and numerous authors regarding their contribution to literature and thoughts concerning their prominent works. The correspondents include Sherwood Anderson, Winston Churchill, Clarence Darrow, Hamlin Garland, Will James, Helen Keller, Ring Lardner, Charles A. Lindbergh, David Lloyd George, Robert Latham Owen, Burton Rascoe, Agnes Repplier, Sigfried Sassoon, Upton Sinclair, William Allen White, and Owen Wister. __________________ Box F-19 Correspondence Folder: 1. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Maude Adams regarding her performance in 'Peter Pan.' 1931 and 1936. 2. Correspondence, Jane Addaux to Dan G. Fisher regarding a book she autographed for him. November 3, 1928. 3. Correspondence, James Lane Allen to Mrs. Riggs regarding a proper thank you for her courtesy. May 16, 1898. 4. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Sherwood Anderson regarding his appreciation of a book called, "Hello Towns," written by Anderson. March 2, 1936. 5. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Nancy Astor regarding a speech she gave at the International Rotary Club dinner and appreciation of her book "My Two Countries." 1928; and various greeting cards from the Astors to Dan G. Fisher. 6. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Mary Hunter Austin regarding his appreciation and request for an autograph of her book, "The Flock." August 11 and 18, 1930. 7. Correspondence, Irving Bachellor to Dan G. Fisher regarding a letter of appreciation written by Dan G. Fisher, 1930 and 1937; and correspondence regarding an autograph Dan G. Fisher would like from Irving Bachellor. March 11, 1929. 8. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Ray Stannard Baker requesting book autographs. August 18, 1930. 9. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Ethel Barrymore pertaining to his appreciation of her contribution to the American stage. April 15, 1931. 10. Correspondence, Bruce Barton to Dan G. Fisher pertaining to him autographing books for Mr. Fisher. October 16, 1928. 11. Correspondence, James M. Beck to Dan G. Fisher pertaining to him autographing a book for Mr. Fisher. April 6, 1931. 12. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Thomas Beer requesting an autograph in the biography of Stephen Crane. August 2, 1930. 13. Correspondence, Barry Benefield to Dan G. Fisher requesting an autograph in the book "The Chicken Wagon Family". 1931. 14. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Mr. Stephen Rose Benet requesting an autograph in the book "John Brown's Body". April 3, 1931. 15. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Mr. William Rose Benet requesting an autograph in the book "Man Possessed". March 2, 1931. 16. Correspondence, Two letters from John Black to Dan G. Fisher and one letter from Dan G. Fisher to John Black. All three are about Mr. Black's success and good health. 1929. 17. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to James Bone requesting an autograph in the book "The Perambulator in Edinburgh". 1931. 18. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Ernest R. Boyd requesting an autograph in the book "Guy De Maupassant". March 16, 1931. 19. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to James Boyd requesting an autograph in the book "Marching On". February 29, 1931. 20. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Heywood Broun requesting an autograph in the book "Gandle Follows His Nose". May 1, 1931. 21. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Alice Brown requesting an autograph in the book "By Oak & Thorn". March 7, 1931. 22. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Gillett Burgess requesting an autograph in the book "The Romance of the Common Place". March 6, 1931. 23. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Thomas Burke requesting an autograph in the books, "Limehouse Night" and "The Song Book of Quong Lee". September 10, 1930. 24. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Walter Noble Burns requesting an autograph in the book "Tombstone". 1931. 25. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to James Branch Cabell requesting an autograph in the book "The Line of Love". August 11, 1930. 26. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to (Walter) Stanley Campbell (Vestal) requesting an autograph in the book "Kit Carson". 1930. 27. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Arthur Chapman requesting an autograph in his book of poems. No name mentioned. May 5, 1931. 28. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Richard Washburn Child requesting an autograph in his book of short stories titled "The Man in the Shadow". March 6, 1931. 29. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Winston Churchill requesting an autograph in his book "The Crisis". March 11, 1931. 30. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Padriac Colum requesting an autograph in his book "The Road Round Ireland". January 31, 1929. 31. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to A.E. Coppard requesting an autograph in his books, "Pink Furniture" and "The Field of Mustard". March 18, 1931. 32. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Col. W. Adair Cox expressing appreciation of his book of poetry. July 7, 1936. 33. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to W. Marshall Craig expressing deep appreciation of the book "Prayer" by O. Hallesby given to him by W. Marshall Craig. June 17, 1935. 34. Correspondence, J.B. Cranfill to Dan G. Fisher expressing appreciation of the letter sent from Dan G. Fisher. July 17, 1937. 35. Correspondence, between Dan G. Fisher and Ruby and Clarence Darrow requesting an autograph in the book "Farmington" and various other inferences. 1931. 36. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to James J. Davis requesting an autograph in the book "The Iron Puddler". 1931. 37. Correspondence, between Dan G. Fisher and Robert H. Davis requesting a photograph of Thomas A. Edison. 1931. 38. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Frank Parker Day requesting an autograph in the book "The Autobiography of a Fisherman". October 12, 1931. 39. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to George B. Dealey expressing appreciation for Mr. Dealey's writing. November 20, 1935. 40. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Margaret Deland requesting an autograph in the book "An Encore". June 22, 1931. 41. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Floyd Dell requesting an autograph in the books "Upton Sinclair" and "Looking at Life". March 10, 1931. 42. Correspondence, Charles H. Dennis to Dan G. Fisher regarding Mr. Fisher's interest in the writings and the personality of Eugene Field. October 9, 1928. 43. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Harris Dickson requesting an autograph in the book "Ravanels". August 15, 1930. 44. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Thomas Dixon Jr. requesting an autograph in the books "The Leopard Spots", "The Clansman", and "The Traitor". August 20, 1930. 45. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Thomas Dreier requesting an autograph in the book "The Vagabond Trail". March 5, 1929. 46. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Theodore Dreiser requesting an autograph in the book "Color of a Great City". March 2, 1936. 47. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to John Drinkwater requesting an autograph on the plays "Abraham Lincoln" and "Robert E. Lee". March 28, 1931. 48. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Will Allen Dromgoole requesting an autograph in the book "The Valley Path". February 17, 1931. 49. Correspondence, W.H. Drummond to Mr. Thompson regarding concern over obtaining copies of a book. January 26, 1903. 50. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Finley P. Dunne requesting an autograph in the book "Mr. Dooley". August 31, 1930. 51. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Walter A. Dyer requesting an autograph in books "Richer Life", "Country Cousins", and "Chronicles". March 8, 1929. 52. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Walter Prichard Eaton requesting an autograph in the book "In Berkshire Fields". March 6, 1931. 53. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Harry Stilwell Edwards requesting an autograph in the book "Eneas Africanus". July 31, 1930. 54. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Max Ehrmann requesting an autograph in the books "Poems" and "Breaking Home Ties". March 4, 1931. 55. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Havelock Ellis requesting an autograph in the book "Fountain of Life". March 31, 1931. 56. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Edna Ferber requesting an autograph in the book "Cimarron". September 1, 1930. 57. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Charles J. Finger requesting an autograph in the book "Great Southwest". March 27, 1931. 58. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Henry Ford requesting an autograph in the book "Edison As I Know Him". April 30, 1931. 59. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Harry Emerson Fosdick requesting an autograph in the book "A Pilgrimage to Palestine". February 19, 1931. 60. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to John Galsworthy requesting an autograph in the book "Silver Spoon". March 30, 1931. 61. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Hamlin Garland requesting an autograph in the book "Roadside Meetings". March 12, 1931. 62. Correspondence, John Nance Garner to John A. Rosen requesting a map. April 22, 1912. 63. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Arnold Genthe requesting an autograph in the book "Impressions of Old New Orleans". March 10, 1931. 64. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Ellen Glasgow requesting an autograph in every book she has ever written that he possesses. July 30, 1930. 65. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Robert Grant requesting an autograph in the books "Reflections of a Married Man", "Opinions of a Philosopher", and "The Art of Living". August 31, 1930. 66. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to A.W. Greely requesting an autograph in the book "The Polar Regions in the Twentieth Century". March 22, 1931. 67. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Edwin Osgood Grover requesting an autograph in the book "R.L.S.". August 26, 1930. 68. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Edgar A. Guest requesting an autograph in some books and a photograph promised some years back. 1921-1937. 69. Correspondence, Dan G. Fisher to Corra Harris requesting an autograph in the book "As A Woman Thinketh". March 11, 1931. 70. Correspondence, Dan G.
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