This is the third volume in a series giving bibliographic references for articles written about many phases of American literature. It has an extensive section listing articles about the works of specific American authors. Other sections included are: American literature (aims and methods, bibliography, biography and autobiography, and ethnic groups); fiction; foreign influences and estimates; frontier; humor; language and style; libraries and literary collections; literary criticism; literary history; literary societies; literary trends and attitudes; newspapers and periodicals; philosophy and philosophical trends; poetry; printing, publishing, and bookselling; regionalism; religion; science; social and political aspects; theater; and women. Each entry includes author, title, journal title and issue, and page references. (TJ)