Sylvia Norton papers, 1926-1938
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Summary
- Creator:
- Norton, Sylvia
- Abstract:
- Resident of Stockton and San Francisco, California. Collection consists of manuscript and typewritten letters, written primarily to Sylvia Norton from her family, dealing with their financial struggles during the Great Depression. Also contains manuscripts of poetry and short stories written by either Sylvia or Lillian Norton under the name (Frances) Elliott Norton. Correspondence with author and critic Laurence D'Orsay discusses Elliott Norton's writing abilities. There are also a few news clippings, legal documents, and some biographical materials. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
- Extent:
- 0.6 Linear Feet
200 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Research Center:
- Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture
- Collection ID:
- RL.00957
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Collection consists of manuscript and typewritten letters, written primarily to Sylvia Norton from her family, dealing with their financial struggles during the Great Depression. Also contains manuscripts of poetry and short stories written by either Sylvia or Lillian Norton under the name (Frances) Elliott Norton. Correspondence with author and critic Laurence D'Orsay discusses Elliott Norton's writing abilities. There are also a few news clippings, legal documents, and some biographical materials.
Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
- Acquisition information:
- The Sylvia Norton papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2000.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Rubenstein Library staff, 2000
Encoded by Elizabeth Shesko, May 2011
Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 2000-0292
This collection has been given basic processing: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
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