Olivia (Libby) Hall Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0188

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Olivia (Libby) Hall Papers consist of literary manuscripts ranging from 1994-2002, correspondence ranging from 1983-2002, and other materials related to the craft of writing.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1983-2002

Extent

4.5 Cubic Feet (11 archive boxes)

Creator

Paige, Laurie (Person)
Hall, Libby (Olivia (Libby) Hall) (Person)

Scope and Contents

The collection is comprised of copy-edited literary manuscripts, correspondence with editors, synopses, character studies, continuity bibles, and cover art information. The literary manuscripts encompass 30 novels and one short story.

This collection provides a glimpse of the process of a romance writer, including the writing and copy-editing processes. Researchers can also understand the attention to detail required when writing a series of books, both as an individual and as part of a group of authors.

Biographical / Historical

Olivia (Libby) Hall is a prolific author (writing as Laurie Paige), mathematician and former NASA engineer. Ms. Hall has served as President and Vice President of the Romance Writers of America ("RWA"), and for many years was responsible for compiling publishing statistics for the organization. In 2001, she received the RWA Emma Merritt Service Award for her contributions. As Laurie Paige, she has published more than 70 novels, primarily for publishers Silhouette and Harlequin. Laurie Paige has created or contributed to a number of series, including Windraven, The Seven Devils, Montana Mavericks, Wild River, and All-American Sweethearts.

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.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this collection were transferred to the Browne Popular Culture Library by Olivia (Libby) Hall in 2000, with additional donations in 2001, 2002, and 2003.

Processing Information

The collection inventory was completed by Mary Koslovsky in 2006. The finding aid was completed by Steve Ammidown, Manuscripts & Outreach Archivist, in July 2016. Revised and input into ArchivesSpace by Tyne Lowe, Manuscripts Archivist, in July 2022.