American Studies, History, and Literature: Modern Period

Beginning in 1945 with the acquisition of the Theodore Dreiser Papers, the Penn Libraries has maintained collecting strengths in modern American manuscripts. Recent acquisitions including the Gotham Book Mart Collection, have added depth and breadth.

Portrait of Theodore Dreiser, 1900.

Collection Overview

This page provides an overview of major collections of interest to students and scholars in American studies.

[Note: revisions to this web page are ongoing.]

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