Papers, 1909-2000 (bulk 1930s-1945).

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Papers, 1909-2000 (bulk 1930s-1945).

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The Marie Manning Papers consist primarily of correspondence and manuscripts of her writings, both published and unpublished, many annotated. Correspondence includes letters to Manning from her friend Olivia Torrence which span a lifetime; letters between Marie Manning and her son, Oliver Gasch during his World War II military service; and short missives from Eleanor Roosevelt to Marie Manning, as well as several photographs of the two women together. Other correspondents of note are the Earl of Halifax, Harold Ickes, and author Margaret Chase Smith. The writings contained in this collection, especially those relating to the "Dear Beatrice Fairfax" advice column, offer insight into the domestic and marital issues encountered by the women. Although the column was originally "advice for the lovelorn," it evolved over time to encompass practical solutions to a wide range of problems encountered by Americans, particularly with the advent of World War II. The collection includes copies of two of her books, Ladies Now and Then and Judith of the Plains; and photographs of women working in industry during World War II.

5.5 linear ft. (14 boxes)

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Smith College, Neilson Library

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Ickes, Harold L. (Harold LeClair), 1874-1952

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Halifax, Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, Earl of, 1881-1959

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Manning, Marie, -1945

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Columnist; Novelist. Born Washington, D.C., circa 1872; educated in private schools in Washington, D.C., New York, and London; journalist for the New York World, 1890-97; joined staff of Hearst's New York Evening Journal, 1897 where she helped produce a woman's page and covered other stories from the "woman's angle." Debuted as advice columnist, 1898 under name of Beatrice Fairfax. Married Herman Gasch, 1905; had two sons; and became active in the suffrage movement. Resu...