Guide to the John J. Pullen Collection, 1954-1983
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John J. Pullen Papers, George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine.
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John James Pullen was born in North Amity, Maine on December 17, 1913 and received an honorary degree from Bowdoin in 1958. He is the author of "The Twentieth Maine" (1957), "A Shower of Stars: The Medal of Honor and The 27th Maine" (1966), "Patriotism in America" (1971), "The Transcendental Boiled Dinner" (1972) and "Comic Relief: the Life and Laughter of Artemus Ward, 1834-1867" (1983).
Notes and manuscripts for Pullen's books "The Twentieth Maine", and "A Shower of Stars: The Medal of Honor and The 27th Maine". Both manuscripts are accompanied by the photographs, maps, and sketches used as illustrations for the works. In addition, there is cover art for "The Twentieth Maine". There are also research files, typescript drafts and other materials related to the research, composition, and publication of "Comic Relief: the Life and Laughter of Artemus Ward, 1834-1867".
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Materials used in the research, writing, and publication of John Pullen's book "The Twentieth Maine". Includes correspondence between John Pullen and various historians, historical societies, and individuals, and materials used in the research and writing of the novel. Research materials include excerpts of Civil War journals and other primary source items.
Correspondance between John Pullen and various historians, historical societies, and individuals regarding acquisition of materials for Pullen's book "The Twentieth Maine".
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Publishers
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Material used in by John Pullen in the research and writing of the novel "The Twentieth Maine". Includes excerpts of Civil War soldiers' journals and other primary source materials, printed sources and materials including maps and images, and other assorted research notes. Separated by subject.
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20th Maine
44th New York
83rd Pennsylvania
Army Life
Bibliography
Bugle Calls and Infantry Tactics
Chamberlain
Confederate Stories
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
Illustrations, part 1
Illustrations, part 2
Letters of Livermore, Chamberlain, and Hutchins
Log and Gazeteer
Maine Bugle
Medical
Miscellaneous
National Archives and Library of Congress
Official Records, Laws, and Texts
Page-Plum R. Record
Petersburg and Appomatox
Postmaster Correspondence
Towns of Maine
Various
Wilderness
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Materials used in the publishing of John Pullen's novel "The Twentieth Maine". Includes three manuscripts, and several illustrations, including cover art and original printing blocks.
Working Manuscript
Manuscript of "The Twentieth Maine" from which the Pritner Set the Type, n.d.
Manuscript of "The Twentieth Maine" from which the Pritner Set the Type, n.d.
Manuscript of "The Twentieth Maine" from which the Pritner Set the Type, n.d.
Manuscript of "The Twentieth Maine", Heavily Annotated, n.d.
Manuscript of "The Twentieth Maine", Heavily Annotated, n.d.
Manuscript of "The Twentieth Maine", Heavily Annotated, n.d.
Cover art for "The Twentieth Maine"
Line drawings from "The Twentieth Maine"
Photographs from "The Twentieth Maine"
Photographs from "The Twentieth Maine"
Maps from "The Twentieth Maine"
Maps and photographs from "The Twentieth Maine"
Negative prints from the manuscript material
Printing blocks used for "The Twentieth Maine"
Printing blocks used for "The Twentieth Maine"
Miscelaneous Materials for "The Twentieth Maine
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Correspondence between John J. Pullen and various individuals and organizations regarding research for the novel "A Shower of Stars", as well as advertisements, publications, book reviews, and speaking engagements. Correspondance includes transcripts of Civil War diaries and letters, as well as photographs of the medals. Early drafts and annotated manuscripts of the novel "A Shower of Stars"
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Correspondence between John J. Pullen and various individuals and organizations regarding research for the novel "A Shower of Stars", as well as advertisements, publications, book reviews, and speaking engagements. Includes corespondence with Department of Defense, National Archives, The British Museum, medal collectors, and descendents of 27th Maine veterans. Correspondance includes transcripts of Civil War diaries and letters, as well as photographs of the medals taken specifically for the publication.
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Acknowledgements
Advertising
Appendix
Archives
Army, Airforce, and Navy Regulations and Medals
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Bibliography
Bibliographical Notecards
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Caroll, Gladys Hasty
Cobb, Calvin H. Jr. and Charles C.
Color Slides
The Company Clerk
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Descendents of 27th Maine
Descendents of 27th Maine
Descendents of 27th Maine
Diaries and Letters
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Freedoms Foundation
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Heffernan, Lt. Col. John Paul
Heffernan, Lt. Col. John Paul
Hey, Chas P.
Hey, Chas P.
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Kenworthy, Jane
Kenworthy, Jane
Kittery
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Libby, R.J.
Library of Congress
Lippincott
Lippincott
Lippincott
Loyal Legion and Public Library
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Maine Adjutant General
Medal Board of Review
The Maine Bugle
Medal Lists
Medals Miscellaneous
Medal Owners
Microfilm from the British Museum
Microfilm from the National Archives, 3 Reels
Microfilm of Stone's History of the 27th Maine
Microfilm used for Research
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Neal, Francis F.
Newspapers
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Photographs
Proposed photographs and illustrations for the novel
Portsmouth Library
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Reprint
Research Notes
Research Notes
Reviews
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Schussele, Christian
Taylor, Paul
Tobey, Elwin C. (1957 and 1963)
Tobey, Elwin C. (1964)
Tobey, Elwin C. (1965)
Tobey, Elwin C. (1966)
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Unused Illustrations
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Wentworth, Mark F.
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Chronological
Early drafts and annotated manuscripts of the novel "A Shower of Stars"
February 1964 Manuscript
December 1965 Manuscript Sent to Typist
December 1965 Manuscript Sent to Typist
"An Early and Very Rough Manuscript" n.d.
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Materials regarding research, writing, and publication of "Comic Relief". Includes correspondence with libraries, collectors, and relatives of Artemus Ward. Aso includes correspondence with various publishers. Wide variety of research materials for including notes, photocopies of letters, newspaper clippings, and a scrapbook of Artemus Ward's death, will, and settlement of estate. Handwritten manuscript.
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Correspondence regarding both research and publication of "Comic Relief". Includes correspondence with libraries, collectors, and relatives of Artemus Ward. Aso includes correspondence with various publishers.
Author Questionnaire
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Duplicate of Comic Relief Permissions File Transfered to Shoestring Press
DuPre
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Expenses 1967-1971
Expenses 1978
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Family Permissions
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Mr. Henry
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Illustrations
J
K
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London Trip
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Ms. Mtl
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Promotion 2
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Regnery
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Shaw, Charles A.
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Toledo
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Will
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Wide variety of research materials for "Comic Relief" including notes, photocopies of Artemus Ward letters, newspaper clippings, and a scrapbook of Artemus Ward's death, will, and settlement of estate.
Research Notes
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Notebook and Notes
Notes from Binder
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Handwritten manuscript of "Comic Relief: The Life and Laughter of Artemus Ward"
Original Manuscript