{"value"=>"<p>The Professional Correspondence sub-series consists of four sub-groups of letters related to Petry's writing, teaching career, awards and honors, and requests for interviews and speaking engagements.</p> <p>Much of the publishing correspondence is arranged chronologically by agent / publisher / publication, with editorial correspondence from numerous firms, houses, and publications, with carbons and drafts by Petry circa 1940s-1990s. There are hundreds of typed letters signed by her agents and publishers, often with enclosures from magazines and publishers about additional rights requested, and at times with carbons or draft letters by Petry, and occasionally with related manuscript / typescript material. This series also includes several files labeled variously for Russell and Volkening, her agency, and several more labeled for publishers / editions etc. The highlight of the agenting correspondence is a collection of dozens of warm, lengthy, informative letters (primarily typed) from Henry Volkening, her agent at Russell & Volkening, 1947-72 – with voluminous material in Russell & Volkening files from 1972-onward, including letters and enclosures from Diarmuid Russell (few), Tim Seldes, and others at Russell & Volkening, as well as occasional carbons and drafts of Petry's letters. Of note, this series contains the original contract for <span class=\"title\">The Street</span>, signed by the Vice President of Houghton Mifflin but not by Petry; with a 1956 amendment, signed by Houghton Mifflin Company and also signed by Petry.</p> <p>Throughout her lifetime, Petry received numerous honors, awards, and recognition, particularly from her home state of Connecticut. The honors and awards correspondence is arranged by institution/organization and includes an oversized folder of honorary degrees and other accolades.</p> <p>Correspondence related to Petry's teaching career can be found in the University of Hawaii at Manoa folder and is arranged chronologically.</p> <p>After the success of <span class=\"title\">The Street</span>, Petry became a much sought after but reluctant public figure. As such, she received numerous requests for interviews and requests to speak at a variety of events. This correspondence is arranged alphabetically by sender/organization.</p>"}