Scope and Contents The letters, manuscripts, and business papers that make up the collection offer valuable insights into Norman Douglas as an author and a friend. They chronicle the last years of his writing career, discussing his business dealings, research, travels and thoughts on other authors. His sense of humor, love of life, and attention to detail are apparent in many of the letters contained in the collection. However, several sections of his letters are bitter, as he complains about the pains of...