Frances Newman collection, 1924-1954.

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Frances Newman collection, 1924-1954.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123439093

The collection consists of the papers of Frances Newman from 1924-1954. The papers include correspondence, literary manuscripts, biographies, articles, a diary and notebook, books, and photocopies. The correspondence is to, from, or about Newman; manuscripts are of the unpublished novel "The Gold-Fish Bowl" and the typescript of a work attributed to Gertrude Stein; the diary and notebook are of an undated European trip; photocopies are of some letters and photographs; articles are biographical; critical reviews are of Newman's work and of the book of her collected letters; the books are Newman's copies of French authors' works for translation.

3 linear ft. (5 boxes)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6813782

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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