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Rose Mary Lawrence Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0641

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Scope and Contents

Miss Lawrence, twenty-two years old and a recent graduate of Marycrest College in Davenport, Iowa, won a national short story contest in 1949 with her entry, "Dragon's Tail." This manuscript and the announcement in The Catholic Messenger comprise this collection.

Dates

  • Creation: 1949

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.

Biographical / Historical

Miss Lawrence, twenty-two years old and a recent graduate of Marycrest College in Davenport, Iowa, won a national short story contest in 1949 with her entry, "Dragon's Tail." This manuscript and the announcement in The Catholic Messenger comprise this collection.

Extent

1.00 folders

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The manuscript of this national prize-winning short story by a twenty-two year old Davenport native.

Method of Acquisition

These papers were given to the University of Iowa Libraries by Miss Lawrence in 1949.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)