Ruth McEnery Stuart papers, 1893-1984 | Louisiana Research Collection

Scope and Contents: Collection consists of Ruth McEnery's Stuart's letters to Drs. C. Augusta and Emily F. Pope of Boston, Massachusetts (1897-1912), George W. Cable (1895-1896), and to family and friends (1894-1914).  Also included are notes and memoranda, programs of readings from her works, press notices, and clippings. Literary works by Ruth McEnery Stuart in this collection include: a manuscript of "To Her Crazy Quilt.  A Study of Values"; a typescript of "The Final Triumph of Jeremiah Prophet Elijah"; corrected typescripts of "Sonny's Diploma", "The Luck of Batture Baptiste"; typescripts of "An Old Time Christmas Gift" and "Chosen Few";  as well as some manuscript and typewritten poetry.