Series 11. Addenda--Correspondence, 1933-1966, undated

This series is arranged in the following subseries: outgoing letters, incoming letters, and letters written to Pearl Buck by American philosopher William E. Hocking.

Outgoing letters from 1933 to 1962 primarily contains signed typescript letters written by Pearl Buck to various editors, publishers, and authors. Letters from the 1930s and 1940s chiefly relate to Buck's research and writing and the publication of her work. A 1937 letter to David Lloyd contains Buck's thoughts on This Proud Heart. Letters from the 1950s and 1960s, including one sent to James Michener, chiefly pertain to Welcome House, international adoption, and issues related to current events in China.

Incoming letters from 1933 to 1964 primarily consist of typescript letters written to either Pearl Buck directly or to her publisher and husband, Richard Walsh. Letters from the 1930s and 1940s are typically from magazines such as Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and larger publishers inquiring about manuscripts, sending acceptances or rejection notices, and looking for serial publications. Letters from the 1950s and 1960s relate to Buck's humanitarian work, particularly her work with Welcome House and legislation related to interracial and international adoption. Correspondents range from Pennsylvania state politicians and national politicians to authors, and include Edward Barrett, Chester Bowles, Estes Kefauver, George Leader, John McCloy, James Michener, Edmund Muskie, Richard Neuberger, Adlai Stevenson, and Sophie Tucker.

William Ernest Hocking Correspondence contains handwritten and typescript letters written by Hocking to Pearl Buck in 1942 and the 1960s. Three letters from 1942 related to relations between China and the United States. The rest of the letters are from 1961 to 1966, when Hocking and Buck had a close personal relationship. Topics include Hocking's personal news and activities; Hocking and Buck's relationship; Buck's writing and other literature; international politics, including relations with China and Vietnam; Gabriel Marcel; and John J. McCloy.