"American Beauty" research notes
Collection
Identifier: MS-888
MS-888
Description
The collection consists of Ferber's research notes for her book "American Beauty" which was first published in 1931. Set in the Housatonic region of Connecticut, the story, spanning the years 1700 to 1930, relates the steady decline of the Oakes family and their property, as well as their tense relations with Polish immigrants.
Dates
- 1931
Creator
- Ferber, Edna, 1887-1968 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Edna Ferber (1885-1968), writer and playwright. The collection contains research notes for her book "American Beauty" which was published in 1931.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository