Papers of the Irish-American poet, editor of Dun's Review, and lecturer. Collection includes correspondence, business and literary essays, radio scripts, plays, poems, journals, and speeches. Correspondents include Padraic Colum, Robert Hillyer, Seumas O'Brien, Shaemas O'Sheel, and other literary figures.

The William W. West Papers contains materials related to the publication of West's book, On Writing, By Writers, including multiple edited drafts and correspondence with writers included in the book.