Papers of Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, 1887-1923.

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Papers of Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, 1887-1923.

The collection contains two manuscript poems "Clovelly" and "To Mrs. Norton"; two autograph quotations; two signed photographs of Mrs. Wiggin and her home "Quillcote"; several magazine photographs; clippings and fragments. The correspondence consists chiefly of business letters, many to William V. Alexander and Edward Bok, editors of "Ladies' Home Journal," and concern the writing, editing and publishing of her fiction including proof reading, serialization, payments and royalties, foreign publication particularly English, dramatizations, illustrations and collaborations. Other topics include a trip to Ireland, social engagements, readings, song writing and love of music, and her husband George C. Riggs. There are also brief references to philanthropic and kindergarten work. A few letters are from her sister Nora Archibald Smith.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7305968

University of Virginia. Library

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