VIII. Biographical Files,, 1935-1956

Summary: This series includes the following: Draft of biography of Mr. Frank A. Vanderlip written by Dr. Agger. Final copy of biography written for the Directory of American Biography. Correspondence relating to the commissioning of Dr. Agger to write this biography. Research notes from other sources such as Who's Who in America on Mr. Vanderlip's life.

This series includes the following: Draft of biography of Mr. Frank A. Vanderlip written by Dr. Agger. Final copy of biography written for the Directory of American Biography. Correspondence relating to the commissioning of Dr. Agger to write this biography. Research notes from other sources such as Who's Who in America on Mr. Vanderlip's life.

Handwritten drafts and revisions of manuscript by Dr. Agger of the biography of Mr. Seymour P. Gilbert. Outline and final version of biography. Notes for manuscript concerning interviews with sources on Mr. Gilbert's life. Copies of speeches given by Mr. Gilbert. Photographs and articles written by and about him. Short biographies written about him and used as a source. Mr. Gilbert's eulogy and other speeches honoring him in death. Correspondence regarding influences, both human and literary on Mr. Gilbert's career. Letters to people that worked with him and knew him asking for interviews.

Professional photographs of Dr. Agger, and biographical information about him. Programs from dinners and concerts honoring him. Newspaper articles mentioning him or what he wrote. Cards from a hospital stay and a handwritten professional diary/log that is fairly illegible.