Manuscripts
Department of Special Collections
Washington University Libraries
Washington University in St. Louis

Finding-Aid for the Eugene Field Collection (WTU00196)

Finding aid prepared by:
Special Collections Staff

Summary Information

Title: Eugene Field. Collection,
Creator: Field, Euguene, 1850-1896
Inclusive dates: ca. 1962.
Extent: 2 items
Call number: WTU00196
Language: English
Repository: Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO 63130

Access and Use:

Source of Collection:

Access Restrictions:

Open.

Use Restriction:

None

Users of the collections must read and abide by the Rules for the use of manuscript collection materials.

Users of the collections who wish to use items from this collection, in whole or in part, in any form of publication (as defined in the form) must sign and submit to the Washington University Department of Special Collections a hard copy of the Notification of intent publish manuscript collection materials form.

All publication not covered by fair use restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder.

Biography

Eugene Field, a native of St. Louis, attended Lombard College (since merged with Knox College) and moved to Chicago, where he became a columnist. His column, "Sharps and Flats," ran from 1883 to 1885. He wrote sentimental and children’s poetry, including the well-known "Little Boy Blue" and "Dutch Lullaby."

Collection Scope and Content Note

Scope and Contents Note

The papers include a Ms. list of poems by Field in an unkown hand, with pencil revisions. Also there is a ts. list of "Eugene Field Material," signed by L. Mangers, and inscribed "to be used by Lloyd Mangers, 12-11-62."

Subject Terms

• Field, Eugene, 1850-1896