Fanny Heaslip Lea papers , 1912-1955

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lea, Fanny Heaslip, 1884-1955
Title
Fanny Heaslip Lea papers
Dates
1912-1955 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (3 containers)  :  3 manuscript boxes
Collection Number
Coll 022
Summary
Fanny Heaslip Lea (1883-1955) was a journalist and author of short stories, novels, plays, and poetry. The collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, and memorabilia, 1912-1955.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Fanny Heaslip Lea (1883-1955) was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from Sophie Newcomb College, New Orleans in 1904 and then did two years of post-graduate work at Tulane. Lea married Hamilton Pope Agee in 1911 and they had one daughter, Anne Worthen.

Between 1906-1911, Lea worked as a journalist for New Orleans newspapers and also began to sell short stories during this period. She eventually gave up newspaper work and made writing her full-time profession. Her short stories appeared in Harper's and Collier's magazines and her romances were serialized in magazines, newspapers, and serials such as The Saturday Evening Post.

She also wrote essays, novels, plays, and poetry. At least three of her novels have been made into films.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, and memorabilia.

Manuscripts are separated into categories by type (short-story, plays, etc.), and material is arranged alphabetically by title within each category.

Short story material includes drafts, corrected, and alternate versions.

Plays include different draft versions with revisions and outlines.

Poetry material contains over fifty different manuscript titles.

Book-length manuscripts contains draft chapters and fragments. Manuscript titles include the novel, Poison.

A miscellaneous section contains personal, business and fan mail correspondence, reviews, memorabilia including clippings and photographs, and proofs and cover design for Verses for Lovers.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • American literature--20th century
  • Authors, American--20th century
  • Dramatists, American--20th century
  • Playwriting
  • Poetry--Authorship
  • Poets, American--20th century
  • Short stories, American--Authorship
  • Women authors, American--20th century
  • Women dramatists, American--20th century
  • Women poets, American--20th century

Personal Names

  • Lea, Fanny Heaslip, 1884-1955
  • Lea, Fanny Heaslip, 1884-1955--Correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • Clippings
  • Correspondence
  • Drafts (documents)
  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Photographs
  • Plays
  • Poetry
  • Short stories