Papers, [ca. 1928]-1991.

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Papers, [ca. 1928]-1991.

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Chiefly journals and reminiscences, 1955-1990, reflecting her thoughts and experiences as the wife of Elmore Jackson (who worked for the American Friends Service Committee, the United Nations and the U.S. State Department) and the mother of two daughters. Includes discussions of marriage, family life, and aging, and descriptions of traveling or living in Lebanon and different parts of Europe and the United States. Papers also include desk calendars, 1949-1988, a small amount of correspondence, evaluations and other documents concerning her work as a reader for the Aspen Playwrights Conference, 1980-1984, biographical material, and photographs.

11 boxes (4 linear ft.)

Mount Holyoke College, Williston & Miles-Smith Library

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Mount Holyoke College, Williston & Miles-Smith Library

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