Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of manuscripts and correspondences created by Steele while drafting several of her stories ranging from 1922 to 1992. Some examples of the work found in this collection were never published, while others, like the Mrs. Gaddy stories, were. The body of work represented in this collection illustrates the stages of development Steele’s stories went through before finally being published, or (as in several cases in this collection) were not. Also represented in the...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection is comprised of manuscripts and correspondences created by Steele while drafting several of her stories ranging from 1922 to 1992. Some examples of the work found in this collection were never published, while others, like the Mrs. Gaddy stories, were. The body of work represented in this collection illustrates the stages of development Steele’s stories went through before finally being published, or (as in several cases in this collection) were not. Also represented in the...

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This folder contains several drafts of The Year the Winter Froze by Steele. Also included is a letter from her publisher concerning the story, as well as a copy of a letter from Steele to her publisher

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This folder contains several drafts of a story about two farmers, Mr. Bang and Mr. Gump. The title for this story is unknown.

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This folder contains several early editions of Mrs. Gaddy and the Crow as well as a letter from the publisher concerning the work.

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This folder contains several drafts of different stories involving Mrs. Gaddy. Titles are unknown and it is not clear if these were published.

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This folder contains several early drafts of this published work. In these editions, Mrs. Gaddy is given the name Mrs. Gooseberry.

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This folder contains several copies of a story about Joe and his grandfather. Also included is a note from the publisher and author edits. It is unclear whether this story was published.

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This folder contains the layout edition of Squash Pie, including notes on artwork and page design. Also included are several earlier drafts of the story, both handwritten and typed with handwritten edits.

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This folder contains several incomplete drafts of this story along with author notes and edits, including one handwritten page.