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Copy of letter from [Charles van Ravenswaay, Missouri Historical Society] to Mrs. A.B. Smith. Confirms that the Missouri Historical Society has all of the published works relating to Patience Worth already, but he would be happy to have the unpublished works. (1 item), 1957 June 13

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection includes correspondence of Pearl Curran and miscellaneous material relating to her career; 29 typescript volumes of dialogues between Patience Worth and the family and friends of Pearl Curran, 1913-1937; loose typescripts of selected dialogues, 1916-1928; one bound volume titled “Odds and Ends” of miscellaneous writings, poems, etc. by Patience Worth; a typescript by Casper Yost of Patience Worth’s The First Book of Panda, 1915-1916; partial typescript manuscripts of Patience Worth’s works Redwing and The Merry Tale; a book of poetry written by Patience Worth for members of the Parrish family; loose poems written for Mrs. Dudley French and others; original and photocopy newspaper clippings regarding Pearl Curran and Patience Worth; a photograph of Pearl Curran’s gravesite; and correspondence of the Missouri Historical Society with donor Mrs. A.B. Smith.

Dates

  • 1957 June 13

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Cubic Feet ( (3 boxes; 30 volumes))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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