Manuscript Collection 7b
William Graves Carleton Papers.
Speeches, lectures, and writings,
1943-1971.
2.7 linear ft. (7 boxes)
The second series of the William Graves
Carleton Papers contains manuscripts for published and unpublished writings, lectures, and
speeches. Included is an incomplete manuscript for his last, unpublished, work
entitled here as "On the Folklore of American History" and an unexpurgated
manuscript of his memoir "Free Lancing Through the Century."
Carleton was best remembered for his stirring lectures in the University College's
American Institutions (C-1). A copy of his lectures in C-1 are included in this
collection. Also included are records related to the history section of the War
Training Courses offered to officer candidates during World War II.
Link to contents list for Speeches, Lectures, and Writings