Sarah Orne Jewett compositions and other papers, 1847-1909.

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Sarah Orne Jewett compositions and other papers, 1847-1909.

Manuscripts of Sarah Orne Jewett together with diaries, commonplace books, contracts and accounts with publishers, clippings, drawings, and photographs of Jewett. Manuscripts include drafts or printers copies of most of Jewett's publications.

7 boxes, 37 volumes (8 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7795229

Houghton Library

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Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909

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Sarah Orne Jewett was one of America's foremost regional writers. She produced novels, stories, and sketches, generally concerned with the lives and traditions of women in the rural areas of coastal New England. Her gentle, well-observed, respectful style transcends the limitations of genre and continue to make her work relevant. From the description of Sarah Orne Jewett letter to Loulie, ca. 1890. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 54429003 ...