Correspondence
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of a major part of of British poet and novelist Stevie Smith's (Florence Margaret Smith) manuscripts and drawings, including 800 sheets of draft poems, some with multiple poem entries; typescript of The Holiday; broadcast scripts, poetry readings, drawings, manuscripts, postcards, notebooks, correspondence and family records and photographs.
Also included is the personal library with 90 volumes of her own writing, many of which contain autograph corrections and revisions. Also included are 188 annotated volumes of other peoples work. The entire library comprises 1,044 volumes.
Dates
- Creation: 1924 - 1970
Creator
- From the Collection: Smith, Stevie, 1902-1971 (Person)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Extent
From the Collection: 15 Linear Feet (30 document boxes; 1 oversize box)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496
speccoll@utulsa.edu