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Isabel Stewart Way papers , 1931-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Way, Isabel Stewart
- Title
- Isabel Stewart Way papers
- Dates
- 1931-1966 (inclusive)19311966
- Quantity
- 4.5 linear feet, (3 containers) : 3 record storage boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 371
- Summary
- Isabel Stewart Way (1904-1978) wrote short stories, novels, and novelettes. The collection contains literary manuscripts, correspondence, notes and resource material, memorabilia, maps, books, newspaper clippings, and a photograph.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Isabel Stewart Way (1904-1978) began writing for a newspaper syndicate in 1923 and was published in 1924 in Brief Stories. She was also published in the New Yorker and the Saturday Evening Post. Way wrote short stories, novels, and novelettes.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains literary manuscripts, correspondence, notes and resource material, memorabilia, maps, books, newspaper clippings, and a photograph.
The initial donation of 1968 included manuscript material for short stories, novelettes, novels, and a movie scenario. There is also personal correspondence and fan mail available and business correspondence that includes letters exchanged with the Lenniger Literary agency and Agent Edith Margolis. Miscellaneous materials include notes and resource material, contracts, tearsheets from pulp magazines, and memorabilia.
The 1968 addendum contains manuscript material for four titles, two civil war campaign maps, and a book.
The 1974 addendum includes manuscript material for novel-length works, short stories, and poetry. This addendum also includes incoming correspondence, and miscellaneous material such as newspaper clippings, notes, a photograph and memorabilia.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Isabel Stewart Way Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American fiction--20th century
- Authors, American--20th century
- Fiction--Authorship
- Women authors, American--20th century
Personal Names
- Margolis, Edith
- Way, Isabel Stewart
- Way, Isabel Stewart
Corporate Names
- Lenniger Literary Agency
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Tanya Parlet.
2012
