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uamal Inventory of the Mary Alves Long Papers, 1944-1953 (bulk 1950) Processed by: Kimberly Sims; machine-readable finding aid created by: Kimberly Sims University Archives Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 003879010

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: July 2007Processed by Kimberly Sims, July 2007; Finding Aid encoded by Kimberly Sims, University Archives, Duke University, July 2007 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and our local Style Guide Inventory of the Mary Alves Long Papers, 1944-1953 (bulk 1950) University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary University Archives, Duke University Long, Mary Alves, b. 1864. Mary Alves Long Papers, 1944-1953 (bulk 1950) Material in English 0.2 Linear Feet approximately 100 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. 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. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Collection is open for research.

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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.

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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.

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.

Subject Headings

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Long, Mary Alves, b. 1864. High Time to Tell It Contents of Collection Container List 1Correspondence, 1944-1953 Clippings Photographs Book Jacket, High Time to Tell It