Mary Elizabeth Phillips papers relating to James Fenimore Cooper
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 2
Image Count:
27
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Papers consist of a draft, typescript, corrected, and other materials relating to Phillips's work on James Fenimore Cooper. Other materials include a bibliography of works relating to Cooper held by Rudolf Drescher, a memorandum of agreement between Phillips and the publisher John Lane Company, correspondence, page proofs, and printed ephemera. Correspondence includes letters from John Lane Company, Dodd Mead, & Company, The University Press, and other publishers.
Description:
Gift of Mary M. Bean, 2010., James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851), American novelist., and Mary Elizabeth Phillips (1957-1945), biographer.
Subject (Name):
Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 and Drescher, Rudolf
Subject (Topic):
American literature--19th century, Authors and publishers--United States, Authors, American--19th century, Authors, American--20th century--Archives, and Publishers and publishing--United States
German American authors--20th Century, Indians of North America--Biography--20th century, Indians of North America--Civil rights--20th century, Indians of North America--Government relations--20th century, Indians of North America--Politics and government--20th century, Indians of North America--Religion--20th century, Indians of North America--Rites and ceremonies--20th century, and Indians of North America--Social life and customs--20th century
1) 19 page typescript of essay "A.R. and the Nineteenth Century," heavily edited and rewritten by Geldzahler in ink; 2) 28 page typescript with heavy edits and rewrites by Geldzahler in margin, some cutting and pasting; 3) 18 page onionskin carbon; 4) 9 8 x 10 b/w glossy photos of photographs by A.P.R.; 5) approximately 10 pages of typeset galleys of the essay, some corrections in pen.