Mary Alves Long papers, 1944-1953 (bulk 1950)

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Summary

Creator:
Long, Mary Alves, b. 1864
Abstract:
Mary Alves Long was born in Randolph County, North Carolina in 1864. She graduated from Peace Institute [College] in Raleigh, NC and eventually earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Her autobiography High Time to Tell It was published by the Duke University Press in 1950. The bulk of the material is from 1950, after Mary Alves Long's book was published. Correspondence makes up the majority of the papers. There is one postcard dated 1944 and a letter dated 1953. The rest is dated 1950. Also included in the collection is a book jacket from her book High Time to Tell Itas well as clippings and a few photographs.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet
approximately 100 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.29.02.0153
University Archives Record Group:
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates > 02 -- Individuals

Background

Scope and content:

The bulk of the material is from 1950, after Mary Alves Long's book was published. Correspondence makes up the majority of the papers. There is one postcard dated 1944 and a letter dated 1953. The rest is dated 1950 and consists mainly of fan letters regarding her book. Also included in the collection is a book jacket from her book High Time to Tell It as well as clippings and a few photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Mary Alves Long was born in Randolph County, North Carolina in 1864. She graduated from Peace Institute [College] in Raleigh, NC and eventually earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Her autobiography High Time to Tell It was published by the Duke University Press in 1950.

Acquisition information:
The provenance of the Mary Alves Long Papers is unknown. They were found in the records of the Duke University Press.
Processing information:

Processed by Kimberly Sims, July 2007

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, July 2007

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Names:
Long, Mary Alves, b. 1864

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[Identification of item], Mary Alves Long Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.