The Paul Laurence Dunbar Collection - Introduction

The Paul Laurence Dunbar Collection, of local, national and international interest, covers the period 1890 to the present. The collection includes all of his publications (mostly first editions), music programs cartoon sketches by Ernest Blumenschein, correspondence, newspapers and newspaper clippings, pamphlets, photographs and miscellaneous material. The material was gathered over the years by librarians of the Dayton Metro Library

Linear feet of shelf occupied: 2.4

More than 30 rare books.

Approximate number of items: 1,400 (rare books not included)

The Paul Laurence Dunbar - Image Exhibit

Photographs Music Programs and Newspapers

Books Art

Dayton Collection, Manuscripts Section

The Paul Laurence Dunbar Collection