David Cornel De Jong papers (MS.92.8)

The David Cornel De Jong papers include drafts of his writings, correspondence with friends and colleagues, diaries, photographs, scrapbooks, and personal papers. The correspondence dated after De Jong's death in 1967 was addressed to him and answered by his wife and some of it was addressed to Helen as the executor of his literary estate. Of particular note is De Jong's card catalog, consisting of annotated card entries for his written works. The cards are arranged alphabetically by title and include the publication history for each one. His writings include novels and longer works, short stories, essays, and poems.