Mabel Louise Robinson papers, 1930-1959

Creator:: Robinson, Mabel Louise, 1874-1962
Extent:: 25 boxes 24 manuscript boxes, 1 flat box
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Correspondence and manuscripts including the typescripts and drafts of BITTER FORFEIT, THE DEEPENING YEAR, ISLAND NOON, RUNNER OF THE MOUNTAIN TOP, SKIPPER RILEY, and STRONG WINGS. The correspondence relates mainly to the publication of her novels and short stories. Also, lecture notes, clippings and reprints, photographs, business papers, and memorabilia.
Biographical / historical:: Author, professor in the field of juvenile literature at Columbia University.

Acquisition information:

Source of acquisition--Robinson, Mabel. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--04/14/59. Accession number--M-59-04-14.

Source of acquisition--Hull, Frederick C. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1971.

Processing information:

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

Arrangement:

Arranged.

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Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Mabel Louise Robinson papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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