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Cousins, Margaret, 1905-1996. Papers, 1921-1973.

Title: Papers, 1921-1973.

Correspondence, typescripts of published and unpublished material, photographs, galley proofs, speeches, printed materials, and memorabilia document Cousins' life from her high school years through her career as writer and editor. Files for her books, short stories, and articles are quite extensive (15 boxes), with most of the short stories and articles represented by both a typescript and the printed version. Includes typescripts for Lyndon Johnson's memoir, The vantage point, and Lady Bird Johnson's A White House diary, as well as two articles by Margaret Truman, all of which Cousins edited. Materials from her years at Doubleday include memoranda from other editors, minutes from editorial meetings, and correspondence with authors and literary agents. Among the personal items are correspondence with friends and associates, as well as documentation of her homes, especially her house near Dobbs Ferry, NY.

ArchivalResource: 35 boxes. : (14.5 linear feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122385590 View

Hearon, Shelby, 1931-. Papers, 1966-1996.

Title: Papers, 1966-1996.

Manuscripts, galley proofs, research materials, notes, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and other printed material highlight Shelby Hearon's writing career. The bulk of the collection consists of research notes, manuscript drafts, and promotional files pertaining to Hearon's books published before 1995. All of her novels between 1968 and 1994, including Armadillo in the Grass, Hug Dancing, Owning Jolene, and Painted Dresses, are represented in this collection. Some titles are more complete than others, and follow the entire creative process from initial notes and drafts to publication and reception. Also found are many of Hearon's short stories, articles, book reviews, as well as manuscript material from Barbara Jordan's co-authored autobiography. The collection also contains Hearon's working files, which trace her literary career as a lecturer, book reviewer, and short story writer. Additionally, Hearon's fellowship grants, speaking tours, and literary friendships are documented in the working files. A highlight of both series is the correspondence between Hearon and her editors Sally Arteseros, Judith Jones, and Thomas A. Stewart, and long-time agent Wendy Weil.

ArchivalResource: 41 boxes (17.8 linear feet), plus 1 oversize box and 9 galley folders.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122617137 View