Pamela Daoust Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0197

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Pamela Daoust Papers contain literary manuscripts and correspondence relating to more than 15 works by the author, written under the pen name Katharine Kincaid. THe materials date from roughly 1985-1999.

Dates

Creation: 1985-1999, undated

Extent

3.8 Cubic Feet (10 archives boxes.)

Creator

Kincaid, Katharine (Person)

Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of manuscript page proofs and correspondence with fans. There are several pieces of business-related correspondence, as well as magazines featuring Katharine Kincaid and promotional materials for several of her novels. At the request of Ms. Daoust, the names and addresses of her correspondents have been redacted.

The correspondence files are a particular strength of this collection, as they include fan suggestions, heartfelt appreciation, and stories from the fans' own lives.

Biographical / Historical

Pamela Daoust, writing as Katharine Kincaid, is the author of more than 20 novels and novellas in the historical and contemporary romance genres. Her first novel, Crimson Desire, was published in 1983.

In the 1970s, Pamela Daoust served as a member of the Toledo City Council. In 1975, she ran for mayor against incumbent Harry Kessler, but lost.

Daoust called Northwest Ohio home for most of her career, but now lives in Hawaii.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.