English language--Usage
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Alphonso Smith papers
Collection — 1: [Barcode: 31151030052298]
Identifier: MS-0050
Abstract
C. Alphonso Smith (1864 – 1924) was an American Professor of English, college dean, philologist, and folklorist. The collection consists largely of clippings from newspapers and periodical regarding the English language and the introduction of slang words used by the military, ranging from 1905-1923.
Dates:
1905-1923
Found in:
Special Collections
Robert Bridges letters
Collection — Box BW-13: [Barcode: 31151030055580]
Identifier: MS-0255
Abstract
Robert Seymour Bridges was an author and founder of the Society of Pure English. This collection contains four letters from Bridges to "Professor Bright" [James Bright] discussing the formation of the Society.
Dates:
1922 December 19 - 1924 May 16
Found in:
Special Collections