The bulk of the collection contains correspondence between Evelyn Scott, her family, friends, and business associates written between 1948 and 1956. Also available are drafts of unpublished works including The Gravestones Wept and Evelyn Scott’s autobiography, Scott’s scrapbook, and a small collection of other personal papers.

SERIES I: Works and Drafts, 1937- 1960 This series contains unpublished works and drafts arranged alphabetically. The series contains plays written by Scott and her first husband, Cyril Kay Scott, as well as several drafts of The Gravestones Wept.

SERIES II: Correspondence, 1946-1963 This series contains correspondence between Scott and her friends, family, and business associates. Many of the letters are written to publishers and grant institutions and represent Scott’s attempts to publish or obtain funding for literary projects. Several other letters are written to friends and discuss her daily life and personal developments. Other topics include Scott’s reentry into the United States after residing in England, Scott’s relationship with her son, and Scott’s views on the state of the arts in Europe and the United States. The series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

SERIES III: Memorabilia and Personal Papers, 1937-1984 This series contains Scott’s personal effects, including a large scrapbook of reviews, photographs, and a draft of her autobiography. Also included is a reel-to-reel tape of Peggy Bach’s Evelyn Scott, A Rediscovery recorded by LSU’s Television-Radio Service in 1984. The series is arranged according to importance.