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George Gage papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-259
MS-259

  • Staff Only

Description

The papers of George M. Gage contain letters and questionnaires, which Gage sent to prose fiction writers in the United States and Great Britain, asking how one becomes a successful writer in preparation for his proposed book "Creative Prose Writing." Letters of response and completed questionnaires from writers and editors as well as letters from writer's granting Gage permission to use their names in the preface of his book are also included. The collection also includes preliminary drafts of the book and an index of authors and story titles from magazines.

Dates

  • 1932 - 1934

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

1.5 ft. (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

George M. Gage. The collection contains letters and questionnaires, which Gage sent to prose fiction writers in the United States and Great Britain, asking how one becomes a successful writer in preparation for his proposed book "Creative Prose Writing." Letters of response and completed questionnaires from writers and editors as well as letters from writer's granting Gage permission to use their names in the preface of his book are also included. The collection also includes preliminary drafts of the book and an index of authors and story titles from magazines.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

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6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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