Sophie Kerr papers, 1916-1964

Creator:: Kerr, Sophie, 1880-1965
Extent:: 16.75 Linear Feet 34 manuscript boxes
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: The papers contain 273 drafts, manuscripts, and typescripts representing every genre in which Ms. Sophie Kerr worked along with correspondence, book artwork, and photographs. In addition, it includes 12 book-length manuscripts, the earliest being Love at Large, a novel published in 1916. The collection also holds books written by Sophie Kerr and volumes inscribed to her from her personal library.
Biographical / historical:: Sophie Kerr (1880-1965) was a novelist and short story writer. Ms. Kerr was one of the most successful and prolific authors in the age of entertainment writing that preceded the television era. During a career that spanned six decades, she published 23 volumes and several hundred short stories along with essays, and plays.

Acquisition information:: Source of acquisition--Taylor, Mrs. Elizabeth Davidson. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1968. Accession number--M-68.
Custodial history:: Multiple gifts of Ms. Mary Elizabeth Taylor, 1968-1978.
Processing information:: 1989-07-00 Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn.
Arrangement:: Selected materials cataloged remainder arranged.
Accruals:: Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Related material:: Collections related by provenance: For art works used for illustrating books by Sophie Kerr, see art collections card catalog.
Alternative form available:: Pearl S. Buck letter is on: microfilm.

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Readers must use microfilm of materials specified above.

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

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

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