Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Sinclair, Mary Craig Kimbrough, 1882-1961
- Abstract:
- The Sinclair, M.C.K. mss., 1884-1963, consists of the correspondence and writings of author Mary Craig Kimbrough Sinclair, 1883-1961.
- Extent:
- 15 Boxes (15 standard)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Sinclair, M. C. K. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Mary Craig Kimbrough Sinclair wrote poems and novels strongly influenced by her Southern background, along with numerous articles and essays on various issues. She married author Upton Beall Sinclair in 1913 and collaborated with him throughout her life. Born into one of the oldest Mississippi families, Mary Sinclair wrote many works based on her life and experiences in the southern United States. Works such as Queen of a Mystic Court and The Romance History of Winnie Davis are representative examples of this characteristic. As an active writer, a member of an elite Southern family, and the wife of Upton Sinclair, Mary Sinclair also had close friendships with many important political, cultural, and literary figures, including the Davis family and poet George Sterling. Her connections are well reflected in the vast amount of correspondence in the collection that she exchanged with well-known persons of the time.
- Scope and Content:
Correspondence and Personal includes a variety of biographical materials such as correspondence, business and financial documents, and materials on Mary Sinclair's genealogy. Writings encompasses the wide range of her literary works in novels, poetry, and criticism, including both major texts and miscellaneous writings.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 1973
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Correspondence and Personal, II. Writings.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Women
- Names:
- Sinclair, Mary Craig Kimbrough, 1882-1961
Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968
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, M. C. K. mss., 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