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Padraic Colum plays

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Contents of the collection include, Wesleyan MA coursework, including class materials and essays with comments by Fred Millett and Wilbert Snow (1945-1946); correspondence with Padraic Colum, Irish publishers, and Irish literary organizations (all chiefly 1960s); documents reflecting her teaching; notebooks from the Wesleyan Writers Conference taken as a participant (1980-94); her writings, including several about Padraic Colum and notes taken from dictation and audio recordings for an unpublished volume of Colum's memoirs; 3 inscribed play typescripts by Padraic Colum: "Balloon," 1968; "Glandalough," n.d.; "Moytura," 1960; a separate collection of correspondence between Padraic Colum and Harry and Alice Lappin (1920-32), approx. 20 pieces; photos; family photos of Elizabeth Bransfield Brown '07; and one Young Emeralds [Portland, Conn.] Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America Badge, after 1882.

Dates

  • Creation: 1882-1994

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet (1 paige box and 1 hollinger box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
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