Mary Merwin Phelps papers, 1897-1956 (majority within 1926-1956)
1 Linear Foot (1 record center box)
Consists primarily of manuscripts of unpublished biographies, plays, and short prose. Correspondence with many prominent journalists, historians, novelists, and other early 20th century literati includes both criticism of Phelps's writing and general discussion of the writer's craft. Accompanied by research materials, photos, and illustrations for several works including her only published book, Kate Chase, dominant daughter (New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1935); 1 scrapbook; and 1 record book showing the dates manuscripts were sent to and returned by publishers.
This collection is comprised of correspondence, research notes and related materials, and short prose. It is arranged into four different series.