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Dorothy Sturm papers, 1913-1989

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Series 1:Writings, 1913-1989
1 Linear foot
Box 1

Writings include poems, short stories and other manuscripts by Dorothy Sturm. Also included are writings on Sturm by others and one book of poems written by Sturm's mother. There are also four audio cassettes featuring Sturm reading one of her stories and discussing her writings.
The series is divided into two sub-series
  • 1.1: Writings by Sturm
  • 1.2: Writings by Others

1.1:Writings by Sturm, 1913-1982

DescriptionContainer
Engagement Diary/Scrapbook, 1913
1
1
Drafts of Poems, 1931-1974
1
2-3
"Den of Angels" Manuscript, undated
1
4
"The Brothers-1935" Manuscript, undated
1
5
"The Growing Up of Monroe Dowd" Manuscript, undated
1
6
"Family Pets and Animals" Manuscript, undated
1
7
"The Art School" Manuscript, undated
1
8
"Broken Glass" Manuscript, undated
1
9
"Tall Windows" Manuscript, undated
1
10-11
Short Stories, undated
1
12
Manuscript Drafts, undated
1
13-18
Audio Interviews, "My Grandfather's House", 1982
4 Sound cassettes
1
19
Draft of Interview with Sturm, undated
1
20
Notes, undated
1
21

1.2:Writings by Others, undated, 1988-1989

DescriptionContainer
"The Art of Dorothy Sturm" by Marcus Orr, undated
1
22-23
"Cobalt" Newspaper Clippings and Proposal, 1989
1
24
Memorial Service of Sturm, 1988
1
25
Poems by Sturm's Mother, undated
1
26
Miscellaneous, undated
1
27
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Series 2:Professional Activity Files, 1935-1984
0.5 Linear feet
Box 2

Materials include address books, a file of correspondence, sketches, and material related to Sturm's work as a medical illustrator for various books and pamphlets.
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Address Books, undated, 1963
2
1
Correspondence, undated, 1955-1983
2
2
Medical Illustrator, Pamphlets, undated, 1935-1949
2
3
Medical Illustrator, Photographs of Work, 1951
2
4
Medical Illustrator, Pamphlet and Photographs, 1958
2
5
Medical Illustrator, 1970, 1984
2
6
Medical Illustrator, Book, 1956
1
7
Sketches, undated
2
8
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Series 3:Printed Material, 1930-1988
0.4 Linear feet
Box 2

Printed material includes published booklets of Sturm's poetry, exhibition announcements and catalogs, and newspaper and magazine clippings.
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Dorothy and Charlie Sturm's Published Poems, 1930, 1969
2
9
Exhibition Announcements, undated, 1950-1980
2
10
Exhibition Catalogs, 1944-1984
2
11-14
Newspaper Clipping, 1936-1988
2
15
Magazine Articles, 1950-1983
2
16
Miscellaneous, undated, 1972-1973
2
17
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Series 4:Photographs, circa 1967
0.1 Linear feet
Box 2

Material consists of photographs of Sturm, Sturm at work in her studio, Sturm's artwork, and transparencies by Sturm and other artists.
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Dorothy Sturm, undated
2
18
Sturm and Her Artwork, undated
2
19
Works of Art, undated
2
20-21
Photo Album of Artwork, undated
2
22
Color Transparencies by Sturm and Other Artists, undated
2
23
Miscellaneous, undated, 1967
2
24

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