Franklin L. Thomas papers, 1909-1949
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thomas, Franklin Leontine, 1868-1964
- Title
- Franklin L. Thomas papers
- Dates
- 1909-1949 (inclusive)19081949
- Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 346
- Summary
- The Franklin L. Thomas papers span the years 1909-1949 and contain assorted writings by the author, including poetry, anecdotes, short stories, and a manuscript for a novel. Also included are photographs, rejection letters, and a printed volume of poetry, Rhymes from Idaho (Parma, Idaho: 1942).
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Franklin Leontine Thomas was born in Wolcott, Indiana on October 29, 1868 to Cicero Franklin Thomas and Eliza Jane Halstead. In December of 1890, he married Amie Alice Wright. Some time after, he moved to Parma, Idaho, where he worked on his writing, including poetry, short stories, and novel manuscripts. In 1942, his poetry book, Rhymes from Idaho, was published by The Parma Review. Thomas died in Parma, Idaho on November 12, 1964 at the age of 97. He was buried in Parma Cemetery, Idaho.
Content Description
The Franklin L. Thomas papers span the years 1909-1949. They contain assorted writings by the author, including typescripts and holograph copies of poems, anecdotes, short stories, and novel manuscripts. Also included are photographs, rejection letters from publications Thomas submitted his work to, and a printed volume of poetry, Rhymes from Idaho (Parma, Idaho: 1942).
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
FOR PHOTOS Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
FOR DOCUMENTS Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1: Papers
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Description: Short Quotes Submitted to Capt. Billy's Whiz Bang11 items : Contains short pieces of writing submitted to and rejected from the publication Capt. Billy's Whiz Bang.Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Jokes Submitted to Life8 items : Contains written jokes submitted to and rejected from Life.Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Mottoes9 items : Contains list of short, written mottoes.Dates: 1928Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Short Poems Submitted to P.F. Volland Co. Publishers14 items : Contains short greeting card poems submitted to and rejected from P.F. Volland Co. Publishers.Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Rhymes from Idaho1 item : Contains booklet of rhyming poetry published by The Parma Review.Dates: July 1942Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Uncle Jim's Dakoty Fever and Other Poems140 items : Contains poetry manuscript.Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Poetry - A Collection (1)25 items : Contains assorted poems.Dates: 30 April 1928-2 February 1943Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Poetry - A Collection (2)39 items : Contains assorted poems and excerpt from a book manuscript.Dates: 27 January 1943-13 February 1949Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Poetry - A Collection (2) Other Typescripts29 items : Contains assorted poems and excerpt from a book manuscript.Dates: 26 November 1937-19 December 1942Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: The Battle of the Nations6 items : Contains piece of prose writing titled "The Battle of the Nations".Dates: 11 December 1942Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Stories Written in Marshfield, Oregon106 items : Contains stories centered in Marshfield, Oregon, a rejection letter from Overland Monthly, and a photograph of debris in a forest.Dates: 5 June 1924Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Stories Written in Fresno, California64 items : Contains assorted stories, photographs, and a rejection letter from Photoplay.Dates: 27 February 1928-3 May 1928Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Prose Written in Fresno, California124 items : Contains assorted prose writing.Dates: 1928-1949Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Stories Written in West Lafayette, Indiana89 items : Contains assorted poetry and prose writing.Dates: 30 December 1908Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Stories Written in Nyssa, Oregon17 items : Contains story titled "The Murder of Mrs. Bollinger".Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Manuscript of Poems and Story30 items : Contains two poem manuscripts and one story manuscript; two of the manuscripts are handwritten.Dates: 18 February 1911-7 March 1916Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: The Heart of the Bat (1)135 items : Contains first half of the manuscript for the story "The Heart of the Bat".Dates: 1909Container: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: The Heart of the Bat (2)172 items : Contains second half of the manuscript for the story "The Heart of the Bat", as well as some additional pages of handwritten prose, some written on the backs of insurance forms.Dates: 1909Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Poetry
- Poets, American
