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Chenoweth Hall slides, 1952–1986
Composed of slides and stereo slides of images taken by Hall from 1952 to 1986, including images of her home with Miriam Colwell in Prospect Harbor and their pets; the natural world, including gardens, birds and landscapes; excursions along the Maine coast; travel to Europe (especially Greece), Canada, New York, Virginia and Washington, D.C.; Hall’s artwork; and visits with artist friends such as Berenice Abbott, Ruth Moore, Bernard Langlais, Beverly Hassam, Robert Shetterly and others.
Donna M. Loring papers, 1956–2016, undated
A rich resource for researchers interested in the unique role of Maine's Tribal Representatives, the history and current state of affairs for the Wabanaki people of Maine, and state politics in Maine.
Mary Ellen Chase papers, 1902-1973
Consists primarily of manuscript material highlighting Chase's writing process and publications. It focuses on three of the author's novels; early unpublished essays (1904-1909); extensive correspondence with family members, publishers, professors, statespersons, and other authors; and includes a small collection of photographs, both formal portraits and informal snapshots. The collection also holds exceptional personal scrapbooks created by the author, each one devoted to a particular novel. The scrapbooks include fan mail, reviews and criticisms, newspaper clippings, and speaking engagements.
May Sarton papers, 1860-1994
The Sarton papers consists of diverse material types: an extensive photograph collection compiled by Sarton, correspondence, poetry drafts and typescripts, special printings, sound recordings, literary criticisms, published material, and personal memorabilia.
Miriam Colwell collection, 1945-1998
Includes an article about Miriam Colwell and Clifford S. Reynolds (Precursors of the "real" Maine by Sanford Phippen), reviews, and publishers' manuscripts for three of her books - Wind Off the Water, Day of the Trumpet, and Young.
Phyllis Austin papers, 1944-2017
Consists primarily of Austin's research conducted for various projects, mainly regarding Baxter State Park and in preparation for her book, Wilderness Partners: Buzz Caverly and Baxter State Park (2008).
Ruth Moore collection, 1917-1995
Includes manuscripts of Moore's post-1955 novels and poetry collections, as well as editor's notes, advance copies and galleys of these works. Also included are scrapbooks and loose clippings of reviews and publicity, as well as fan mail and literary correspondence.
Sarah Orne Jewett collection, 1801–1997
Includes manuscripts, correspondence, articles, reviews, research papers, memorabilia, photographs, printed material, artifacts, and family business records. The manuscripts include: a poem written by Jewett at age fourteen; notes found in her personal copy of The Norman Conquest; "Indians," her earliest known manuscript; and a complete manuscript copy of the "Night Before Thanksgiving."