Series 3: Writings, 1938-1982
Scope and Contents note
Contains drafts of stories, descriptive essays, poetry, and plays. Several short stories including "The Hooked Rug" and "The Liar" are variations of the same theme and/or story. There is a complete manuscript of "Montel," complete scripts for "The Emperor's New Clothes" and "Puss in Boots," and full drafts of unfinished or unstaged plays including "The Gypsies Did It!", "Sleeping Beauty," and "Mister Splitfoot."
Dates
- Creation: 1938-1982
Creator
- From the Collection: Fornell, Gladys, 1904-1982 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Gladys Fornell Papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Arrangement note
Arranged alphabetically by title.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
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