Scope and Contents The bound volume of literary works and notes in manuscript that makes up this collection belonged to Benjamin M. Darby of St. Louis around 1870, the date appended to his name written on the flyleaf. It is not known how or when the book made its way to Saint Louis University. The bookplate at the front of the volume lists its owner as J. (or I.) I. Ira Adams, who also provided the dedication to the goddess Minerva, patron of literary endeavors. There seem to be three sections of material in...