1926 James Whitcomb Riley Greenfield Indiana Souvenir Book Minnie Belle Mitchell

Rare 1926 illustrated souvenir booklet Greenfield: The Historic Birthplace of the Nation's Poet James Whitcomb Riley by Minnie Belle Mitchell. Published by The Mitchell Company and printed at "The Old Swimmin' Hole Press," this uncommon work is a treasure for collectors of Hoosier history. Features historical text and period photos of Riley's family, his home, and Mary Alice Smith, the inspiration for "Little Orphant Annie." Flexible brown textured binding with gilt cover lettering. Keywords: James Whitcomb Riley, Greenfield Indiana, Hoosier History, Vintage Poetry Book, Little Orphant Annie, Indiana Ephemera, 1920s Books, Minnie Belle Mitchell, American Poet, Local History, Collectible Booklet, Antique Souvenir, Old Swimmin Hole Press, Literary History.