Papers, 1891-1982 (bulk 1952-1977) | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:The Dorothy Freeman Collection contains correspondence between Dorothy and Rachel and a variety of other materials relating to Carson. The letters provide details about writing The edge of the sea and Silent spring, as well as details of everyday life, friends, and associates. Rachel and Dorothy shared an uninhibited appreciation of the natural world and often their letters are filled with their observations. The letters also provide details about the progression of Carson's breast cancer (diagnosed in 1960) and ways in which the two friends chose to confront the inevitable. Other materials include early drafts of some of Carson's writings (The edge of the sea and Silent spring), speeches and papers, and research materials. Also housed in this collection are some of Dorothy Freeman's writings, including drafts of short stories, observations of the natural world, and notes pertaining to talks Freeman gave about Carson. The collection also contains a variety of family materials, including letters and diaries written by Dorothy Freeman's father (Fred Murdoch), her husband, and her son