Papers, 1953-1988.

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Papers, 1953-1988.

Typescripts, corrected typescripts, corrected carbons, proofs, dummies, clippings, reviews, correspondence. The collection includes 11 unpublished manuscripts, professional and personal correspondence files and correspondence from the National Institute for Music Theater, an unpublished cookbook, several essays written with Edna Mitchell Preston (some unpublished), International Famous Agency (IFA) article, a collection of De Regniers columns from McCall's Magazine, misc. artist's studies, photos and slides, National Health Council papers, notes and research, a copy of Dramatists Guild Quarterly (Autumn 1988, vol. 5:3), memorabilia from school appearances including a quilting project at Marshall School, resumes (to 1990).

Manuscript and other written materials 7.696 linear ft.Illustrative materials 0.65 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7851541

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Preston, Edna Mitchell

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