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Correspondence, 1932-1934

1 folder
Collection Creator:
Craig House.
Dates:
1932-1934
Located In:
Box 1, Folder 1
Extent:
1 folder
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

The correspondence consists of letters, telegrams, and notes that were exchanged between Zelda Fitzgerald, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mrs. A. D. Sayre (Minerva "Minnie" Sayre), and Zelda's various doctors (and an unnamed secretary). The corresponding doctors include Dr. C. M. Gilmore, Dr. Chilton Thorington, Dr. Eleanor Pavenstedt, Dr. C. J. (Clarence Jonathan) Slocum, Dr. Rex Blankenship, and Dr. Ross Chapman. The letters discuss Zelda's treatment at Craig House, her medical and mental health history, previous treatments, and her progress. Some of the notes list items that Zelda was requesting be bought and/or sent to her, one of which is attached to a clipping of a book review. The bulk of the correspondence is from 1934, and letters from this time period also document Zelda Fitzgerald's transfer to Sheppard & Enoch Pratt, where she was under the care of Dr. Ross Chapman.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

Correspondence; Craig House Medical Records on Zelda Fitzgerald, C0745, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (hsvm): Box 1
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

In 2021, rehousing and metadata enhancement was completed to prepare materials for digitization. The finding aid was revised by Amy C. Vo in December 2021.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The correspondence consists of letters, telegrams, and notes that were exchanged between Zelda Fitzgerald, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mrs. A. D. Sayre (Minerva "Minnie" Sayre), and Zelda's various doctors (and an unnamed secretary). The corresponding doctors include Dr. C. M. Gilmore, Dr. Chilton Thorington, Dr. Eleanor Pavenstedt, Dr. C. J. (Clarence Jonathan) Slocum, Dr. Rex Blankenship, and Dr. Ross Chapman. The letters discuss Zelda's treatment at Craig House, her medical and mental health history, previous treatments, and her progress. Some of the notes list items that Zelda was requesting be bought and/or sent to her, one of which is attached to a clipping of a book review. The bulk of the correspondence is from 1934, and letters from this time period also document Zelda Fitzgerald's transfer to Sheppard & Enoch Pratt, where she was under the care of Dr. Ross Chapman.

Collection History

Processing Information

In 2021, rehousing and metadata enhancement was completed to prepare materials for digitization. The finding aid was revised by Amy C. Vo in December 2021.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Correspondence; Craig House Medical Records on Zelda Fitzgerald, C0745, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (hsvm): Box 1