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"American Beauty" research notes

 Collection
Identifier: MS-888
MS-888
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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

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

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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