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Mary Gorman papers , 1940-1965
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gorman, Mary, 1908-
- Title
- Mary Gorman papers
- Dates
- 1940-1965 (inclusive)19401965
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 record storage boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 340
- Summary
- Mary Gorman (Palmtag) (1908 - ) wrote romance and confession stories. The collection consists of manuscripts, published stories, and professional correspondence.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
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
Mary Gorman (Palmtag) (1908 - ) was born in Omaha, Nebraska and educated at the University of Omaha College of Law. Gorman wrote romance and confession stories and she was first published by McFadden Publications (now McFadden-Radell). Her confession stories have appeared in Modern Romances, True Story, Secrets, Personal Romances, and True Confessions.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of manuscripts, published stories, and professional correspondence.
The manuscripts are organized alphabetically by title and include 148 manuscripts that contain notations on to whom the story was sold.
Published articles are organized alphabetically by title and include notations on the publisher and publishing date.
Professional correspondence includes correspondence with the Lenniger Literary Agency (1940-1965), miscellaneous correspondence, and additional manuscripts with accompanying correspondence.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Mary Gorman Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American--20th century
- Publishers and publishing--United States--Correspondence
- Romance fiction--Authorship
- Women authors, American--20th century
Corporate Names
- Lenniger Literary Agency
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Love stories
- Manuscripts for publication
- Short stories
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Tanya Parlet.
2012
