Jacob, Selma, 1905-

Summary The Selma Jacob Papers consist largely of the literary material from her later retirement years concentrated in the 1987 to 1996 years. Some of the items may predate 1987, but Jacob frequently did not date her writing, even the newsletters she produced. There is very little biographical material included in these papers. About.3 linear feet of the collection is personal information, legal documents, printed material or memorabilia. The rest is her literary production, both published and...

Content Description

This accretion to the Selma Jacobs papers includes newsletters, photographs (some identified), theater programs, an Arts Club of Louisville booklet, plays, a scrapbook and a laminated poster with Ms. Jacob's photograph on it. Many of these items relate to the Cherokee Roundtable, a writing group Ms. Jacobs founded in 1990.