Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Sinclair, Mary Craig (Kimbrough), 1883-1961
- Abstract:
- The Sinclair mss. IV, 1900-1963, consists of correspondence, writings, and monetary statements of author Upton Beall Sinclair, 1878-1968, and of his wife, Mary Craig (Kimbrough) Sinclair, 1883-1961.
- Extent:
- 11 Boxes (11 standard)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Sinclair mss. IV, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Upton Beall Sinclair, 1878-1968, author; and Mary Craig (Kimbrough Sinclair), 1883-1961, author.
- Scope and Content:
The Sinclair mss. IV, 1900-1963, consists of correspondence and writings of author Upton Beall Sinclair, 1878-1968, and of his wife, Mary Craig (Kimbrough) Sinclair, 1883-1961. Writings include American Nights Entertainment, Love's Progress, and The Story of Craig by Upton Sinclair; The Gold Spangled Banner by Edgar Selwyn and Upton Sinclair, and My Husband, Upton Sinclair by Mary Craig (Kimbrough) Sinclair. Agreements & Copyrights include royalty reports and statements from Albert and Charles Bonu, Boni and Liveright, Farrar and Rinehart, and T. Wener Laurie, and Viking Press. Miscellaneous includes various items related to The Cup of Fury, King Coal, Southern Belle, telepathy & hypnotism, and miscellaneous writing fragments. Personal includes bank statements and cancelled checks.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1973
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged into the following series: I. Correspondence, II. Writings, III. Agreements and Copyrights, IV Royalties, V. Miscellaneous, and VI. Personal Papers, VII. The Brass Check By Upton Sinclair and Notes
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Sinclair mss. IV, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu