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Mary Harrison Dumsch papers
Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State
University Libraries
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401
2010
Descriptive Summary | |
| Repository | Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries, Allendale, Michigan 49401 |
| Creator | Dumsch, Mary Harrison |
| Title | Mary Harrison Dumsch papers |
| Dates | 1956-2007 |
| Collection Size | 2.80 linear feet (8 boxes and 1 folder) |
| Abstract | The Mary Harrison Dumsch papers consist of personal records and published writings collected by the sister of Michigan-born writer Jim Harrison. |
| Accession number | RHC-33 |
Scope and Content of Collection
The Mary Harrison Dumsch papers consist of personal records and published writings collected by Dumsch by and about the life and work of Michigan-born writer Jim Harrison. The Dumsch collection, in part, duplicates materials found in the Jim Harrison papers, but also includes many unique items.
The collection includes handwritten correspondence by Harrison, primarily to his mother, one early letter to his sister Judy; promotional materials from publishers, producers, and event coordinators; photographs including 3 unique early images of Harrison as a young man; copies of magazines, calendars, and other publications that include Harrison's writings; and newspaper clippings of interviews and articles about Harrison. See Jim Harrison papers (RHC-16) for additional materials in all series.
Arrangement
The collection is organized in 3 series: 1) Personal files, 2) Articles by Harrison; and 3) Interviews, articles and clippings about Harrison
Biography
Mary Harrison Dumsch is the youngest of five children of Winfield Sprague Harrison and Norma Olivia (Wahlgren/Walgren) Harrison. She is the sister of Michigan poet and author Jim Harrison (born James Thomas Harrison).
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Publication Rights
For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact Grand Valley State University Special Collections.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Mary Harrison Dumsch papers (RHC-33). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Acquired from Mary Harrison Dumsch, the sister of Michigan author Jim Harrison (RHC-16), in 2008.
Related Material
Jim Harrison papers (RHC-16).