Text: J. L. Dameron and L. C Stagg, “Preface,” An Index of Poe's Critical Vocabulary in Poe's Collected Works, (1966), p. 4 (This material is protected by copyright)

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PREFACE

The compilers wish to acknowledge the aid of many who have helped advance the present study — in particular, Ellison L. Brown, Esq., Head of the John Willard Brister Library of Memphis State University, and his staff; Dr. William Bittner, Chairman of the English Department, who made many useful suggestions; and Mrs. Louis Charles Stagg, who gave much attention to the mechanics of setting up the index and who carefully typed the stencils.

Memphis State University

Memphis, Tennessee

December, 1966