Doris Grumbach papers, 1938-2002.

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Doris Grumbach papers, 1938-2002.

The papers document Grumbach's professional career and personal life.The collection contains letters to Doris Grumbach from authors, writers, editors, publishers, journalists, academic and professional colleagues, readers of her books, friends and acquaintances; topical files reflecting her varied literary and professional activities and associations; holograph and typescript drafts of her articles, reviews, speeches and lectures; interviews by her, and of her; diaries and notebooks recording her social, literary and professional life and activities; personal miscellany including certificates, diplomas, her master's thesis, and broadsides announcing her lectures; printed matter and sound recordings.

45 linear ft. (86 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 6730220

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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