Box 1
Container
Contains 139 Results:
Typed letter from Pearl L. Curran, 5711 Cates Ave., St. Louis, Mo., to Mrs. Ives and Miss Calley. Mentions news from Mrs. Rohland that “Patience Worth is in the air back East and every one is talking about it.” (2 pages), 1916 May 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Dates:
1916 May 9
Typed letter from Pearl and Jack [Curran], St. Louis, Mo., to Mrs. Halsey Ives and Cally, Ogunquit, Maine. Describes how Pearl broke her arm by falling down the stairs. Gives news on acquaintances Dr. Woodruff and Mrs. McKee. (4 pages, envelope), 1917 Aug 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Dates:
1917 Aug 9
Program for the first public “Patience Worth Evening,” held at Victoria Theatre to benefit the American Red Cross Society. (4 pages), 1917 Nov 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Dates:
1917 Nov 9
Stock certificate of Margaret Ives for the Patience Worth Publishing Company, one share for $10. (1 item) (accession number: 73-0042), 1918 Mar 28
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Dates:
1918 Mar 28
Typed letter from Pearl and Jack [Curran], 5714 Vernon Ave., to Mrs. Ives. Discusses German philosopher Mr. Behr, who now believes in the afterlife because of Patience Worth and is translating her works into German. Also touches on the health of the Curran family, and mentions a new work by Patience titled The Pot Upon the Wheel. On John Howard Curran Lands stationery. (1 item), 1919 July 17
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Dates:
1919 July 17
Typed letter from Pearl and Jack [Curran], St. Louis, Mo., to “Dears.” Regarding Pearl’s story in the Saturday Evening Post being purchased by the Goldwyn Film Company for $1,500. Also mentions her “Rosa” story, which is being turned into a one-act play and from which she will earn 50% proceeds. Regarding Patience, Pearl writes, “. . . I think my own writing has been a boost rather than a detriment to her. I’m glad of that and shall not get foolish but keep humble- I must never forget that God gave me an angel to help me. Theres [sic] no telling how much she has done of my stuff and I know that.” On Patience Worth’s Magazine stationery. (3 pages), 1920 Jan 19
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Dates:
1920 Jan 19
Christmas greeting and poem titled “Yuletide” by Patience Worth, sent by Mrs. John H. Curran. (1 item), 1925 Dec 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Dates:
1925 Dec 25
Easter greeting card, partially hand-painted, from Pearl [Curran] to Gracie [Parrish]. (3 pages), 1926 [Apr]
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Dates:
1926 [Apr]
Poem titled “Allelujah” from “Patience” to Sweet Gracie [Parrish]. (1 item, envelope), 1927 May 1
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Dates:
1927 May 1
Letter from Pearl [Curran], St. Louis, Mo., to Gracie [Parrish], sending well wishes and a poem from Patience to Gracie. Includes handwritten and typed versions of the poem. (3 items), 1929 Apr 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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...
Dates:
1929 Apr 9