Inventory of the Mary Alves Long Papers, 1944-1953 (bulk 1950)
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Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Long, Mary Alves, b. 1864.
Title
Mary Alves Long Papers, 1944-1953 (bulk 1950)
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
approximately 100 Items
Abstract
approximately 100 Items
Mary Alves Long was born in Randolph County, North Carolina in 1864. She graduated from Peace Institute [College] in Raleigh, NC and eventually earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Her autobiography High Time to Tell It was published by the Duke University Press in 1950.
The bulk of the material is from 1950, after Mary Alves Long's book was published. Correspondence makes up the majority of the papers. There is one postcard dated 1944 and a letter dated 1953. The rest is dated 1950. Also included in the collection is a book jacket from her book High Time to Tell Itas well as clippings and a few photographs.
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Administrative Information
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Collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Mary Alves Long Papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The provenance of the Mary Alves Long Papers is unknown. They were found in the records of the Duke University Press.
Processing Information
Processed by Kimberly Sims, July 2007
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, July 2007
Accession is described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Biographical Note
Mary Alves Long was born in Randolph County, North Carolina in 1864. She graduated from Peace Institute [College] in Raleigh, NC and eventually earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Her autobiography High Time to Tell It was published by the Duke University Press in 1950.
[top]Collection Overview
The bulk of the material is from 1950, after Mary Alves Long's book was published. Correspondence makes up the majority of the papers. There is one postcard dated 1944 and a letter dated 1953. The rest is dated 1950 and consists mainly of fan letters regarding her book. Also included in the collection is a book jacket from her book High Time to Tell It as well as clippings and a few photographs.
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Subject Headings
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Detailed Description of Collection
Container List
Correspondence, 1944-1953
Clippings
Photographs
Book Jacket, High Time to Tell It
