Skip to main content

Dorothy L. Sinson, Collector, Pearl S. Buck Manuscripts and Other Material

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4762

Scope and Contents

Assorted manuscripts, scripts, drafts, and other literary works written by Pearl S. Buck, including a script for the 1937 film The Good Earth, manuscripts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and The People of Japan, a signed contract for the film rights to Dragon Seed, and more.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1930s-1970s and undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No special access restrictions apply.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (2 record cartons, 15 in. each)

Language

English

Related Name

Source

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Dorothy L. Sinson, Collector, Pearl S. Buck Manuscripts and Other Material
Author
Staff of the West Virginia and Regional History Center
Date
2026 July 31
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu
Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536