Papers of Alexandra Ripley, 1966-1992 (bulk 1985-1992).

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Papers of Alexandra Ripley, 1966-1992 (bulk 1985-1992).

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Papers pertaining to the writing and publishing of "Scarlett" by Alexandra Ripley, including: manuscripts, typescripts, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, two first editions, keepsakes, promotional material, hard disks, audio and videotapes, and research material, particularly from a trip to Ireland. The manuscripts series contains summaries, outlines, drafts and revisions, and the final typescript and revisions. The miscellaneous and research series contains a talk about the writing of "Scarlett"; correspondence and tapes of phone conservations with agent, editor, publisher and friends including two letters from Barbara Mertz mentioning one of her mystery series; fan mail; and proof of the Life excerpt. Also photographs of Ripley; press releases; promotional material particularly from a tour for Editions Belfond, France; material from a "Gone With The Wind" Forum in Richmond, Va.; clippings of articles and reviews; research material including copies of Middleton family letters, several books and tapes re Ireland and Irish music and language; and memorabilia. Non-"Scarlett" material includes writing assignments and notes for a class with Richard Coleman; a typescript for Dove Audio abridgement of "Charleston"; and copies of "Charleston" and "On Leaving Charleston."

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University of Virginia. Library

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Ripley, Alexandra

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American author. From the description of New Orleans legacy [manuscript], 1985-1987. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647821758 From the description of Papers of Alexandra Ripley [manuscript], 1984-1986. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647821761 From the description of Papers of Alexandra Ripley, 1966-1992 (bulk 1985-1992). (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32136047 ...

Middleton family.

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Mertz, Barbara, 1927-

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American author of history, romance, historical fiction, mysteries, and novels; also writes under pseudonymns Barbara Michaels and Elizabeth Peters; b. Barbara Gross, 1927. From the description of Barbara Michaels collection, 1966-1998. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70967641 ...

Coleman, Richard, of Dymchurch

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Epithet: of Dymchurch British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000246.0x0001cd Epithet: bailiff of Romney Marsh British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000246.0x0001cc ...

Mitchell, Margaret, 1900-1949

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Margaret Mitchell (b. November 8, 1900, Atlanta, Georgia-d. August 16, 1949, Atlanta, Georgia), the daughter of Eugene M. Mitchell, was a prominent attorney. Her mother, Maybelle Stephens Mitchell, was active in the women's suffrage movement. Margaret Mitchell attended Atlanta public schools, graduated from Washington Seminary in Atlanta, and attended Smith College for one year before leaving college upon the death of her mother. She married John Marsh on July 4, 1925. Her only novel, Gone With ...