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Series
Title
Correspondence
Date(s)
- 1945-2001 (Creation)
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Arranged alphabetically by name and chronologically. This series contains correspondence from Laurence Donovan and his family, friends, and professional associates. Major correspondents are arranged alphabetically by name and include: Maggie Donovan, Pat Donovan, Ruth Donovan, Jane Freeman, Frank Howard, Donald Justice, Judy O’Brien, Ronald Perry, and Hollis Reinhart. Most of the letters are incoming, but the series does contain some outgoing letters, most notably to Jane Freeman and Frank Howard. Also included are letters received by Donovan that are arranged chronologically. The correspondence provides insight into Donovan’s personal life, in addition to documenting his writing, artwork, and teaching.