A Guide to the Papers of Mary Mapes Dodge, 1875-1897 Dodge, Mary Mapes, Papers of 7715

A Guide to the Papers of Mary Mapes Dodge, 1875-1897

A Collection in the
Clifton Waller Barrett Library
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 7715


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
7715
Title
Papers of Mary Mapes Dodge, 1875-1897
Physical Characteristics
This collection consists of 22 items.
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Papers of Mary Mapes Dodge, Accession #7715, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was deposited in the library by Clifton Waller Barrett on [17 December 1963] 27 October 1964.

Scope and Content Information

These papers of Mary Mape Dodge, 1875-1897, contain one to three page manuscripts or fragments for "A Day in Colorado," "Donald and Dorothy," "The Two Mysteries," "Whose?," "Over the World" and Hans Brinker; or The Silver Skates.

Also, letters to Thomas Niles and William Carey comment on Donald and Dorothy mention royalty payments, the non-illustrated edition, the plates, value of the manuscript, the writing and manuscript preparation, and the possibility of an additional chapter or sequel and hopes for its success.

In other letters Dodge answers queries by Epes Sargent, sends verses for anonymous publication, rejects two manuscripts for St. Nicholas Magazine but will publish a chapter of one, cancels a publication agreement with Roberts Brothers and switches to Century Company, favors ratification of the International Arbitration Treaty, extends an invitation, and gives personal news.

Contents List

Manuscripts
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Letters
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