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Shirley Sugerman Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: B-34

Scope and Contents

The Shirley Sugerman Papers contain correspondence, notes, and drafts relating to the publication of Evolution of Consciousness: Studies in Polarity (Wesleyan University Press, 1976) edited by Shirley Sugerman with contributions from a number of scholars in honor of the 75th birthday of Owen Barfield. The collection spans from 1922 to 1991, with emphasis on materials from 1972 until 1976.

Dates

  • 1922-1991
  • Other: Majority of material found within 1972-1976
  • Other: Date acquired: June 23, 2020

Creator

Extent

1 box

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This archive contains correspondence, notes, and drafts relating to the publication of Evolution of Consciousness: Studies in Polarity (Wesleyan University Press, 1976) edited by Shirley Sugerman with contributions from a number of scholars in honor of the 75th birthday of Owen Barfield.

Arrangement Note

This collection is arranged in 4 series: Correspondence, Drafts, Notes, and Itemized Materials.

The Correspondence series mainly contains letters with the scholars who contributed to the Evolution of Consciousness festschrift volume for Owen Barfield, and the publisher of the volume, Wesleyan University Press. Folders are arranged alphabetically by last name.

The Drafts series contains handwritten drafts, galley proofs, and page proofs for the book.

The Notes series contains various handwritten notes by Shirley Sugerman.

The Itemized Materials series contains financial records relating to the book, published materials, checklists, photographs, and an interview that Sugerman conducted with Owen Barfield as a transcript and audio recordings.

Source of Acquisition

20/42

Related Materials

Book:

Sugerman, Shirley, et al. Evolution of Consciousness: Studies in Polarity Wesleyan University Press, 1976.

Sound Recordings:

"A Psychography: Conversation with Owen Barfield," interview with Shirley Sugerman. April 8-13, 1974. 11 audiocassette tapes, OB-V / SR-22.

See also the following collections:

Owen Barfield Papers

G.B. Tennyson Papers

Separated Materials

11 audiocassette tapes containing interview material with Owen Barfield dated April 8-13, 1974. Now in Sound Recording collection, "A Psychography: Conversation with Owen Barfield" (OB-V / SR-22).

Processing Information

Processed by Laura Schmidt

Title
Shirley Sugerman Papers
Author
Laura Schmidt
Date
2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Twentieth Century Handwriting
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Marion E. Wade Center Repository

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