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Formal title:
Scott Corbett papers
Extent:
1.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1884-1984 (bulk 1941-1971)
Abstract:
The Scott Corbett papers contain a variety of material related to his career as a writer as well as personal memorabilia from his childhood and service in the United States Army during World War II. These papers also include Elizabeth Corbett’s personal and business papers and artwork by the illustrator and author Don Freeman.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2008.019
Formal title:
Sonia H. and Nathaniel A. Davis papers
Extent:
7.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1879-1972 (bulk 1930-1965)
Abstract:
Consists of correspondence, manuscripts, personal and administrative records, printed materials, photographs, ephemera, and a few artifacts belonging to or associated with Nathaniel A. Davis (1866-1945) and his wife Sonia H. Davis (1883-1972). Mr. Davis, of Jewish and Portuguese heritage, was writer, editor, educator, social activist, entrepreneur, world traveler, publisher, journalist and founder of
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2012.003
Formal title:
Florence King papers
Extent:
8 linear feet
Date range:
1897-2015 (bulk 1936-2015)
Abstract:
Florence King’s papers document her life as a writer and social commentator. This collection includes correspondence with publishers and agents, book contracts, publicity, reviews, tearsheets, manuscripts and letters that King received from fans of her work. The manuscripts, tearsheets, literary correspondence and copies of columns provide great detail into Miss King’s writing career. Her financial records give insight into what a writer of her time was paid for her work. The correspondence often includes the letters King received as well as a copy of her reply which makes it easy to follow conversations and see context. There are a few personal photographs and letters with friends but not much of an intimate nature.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2016.001
Formal title:
Stephen R. Pastore collection on Sinclair Lewis
Extent:
80 linear feet of books plus 11.5 linear feet of records
Date range:
1907-1997 (bulk 1917-1950)
Abstract:
Collection of books, articles, correspondence, scripts, recordings, and ephemera related to twentieth-century American novelist Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951).
Repository:
Salve Regina University Archives
Collection call no:
SP 07
Formal title:
Karl Edward Wagner papers
Extent:
9.0 Linear feet
Date range:
circa 1968-1994
Abstract:
The Karl Edward Wagner papers contain fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, correspondence, and financial records. The material dates from 1968 through 1994.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2002.002

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