Papers, 1946, 1960-1993 (bulk 1983-1987).

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Papers, 1946, 1960-1993 (bulk 1983-1987).

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The collection documents Humphreys' professional life as an author. It contains correspondence between Humphreys and other writers and editors; business contracts with Viking Press and others for her publications and for movie rights; handwritten and typed manuscripts and proofs for her books DREAMS OF SLEEP, RICH IN LOVE, and FIREMAN'S FAIR, as well as typescripts of works by other authors (including Robb Forman Dew and Louise Erdrich); reviews of her own work as well as reviews written by Humphreys of others' works; and information detailing her speaking engagements and interviews. In addition, the collection contains clippings of reviews and interviews, photographs and negatives (16 black-and-white, 4 color, and 23 negatives), and audiotapes from a "Women in Literature" series in which Humphreys participated. Also included are books inscribed to Humphreys and seven scrapbooks containing additional correspondence regarding her work as well as reviews.

11,900 items.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7563469

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Erdrich, Louise, 1954-

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