Beattie, Ann: "Hurricane Carleyville"

This series contains original manuscripts submitted by notable writers to Ploughshares. Some manuscripts have editorial marks or annotations. Some fragile manuscripts have been photocopied for preservation, and the original is kept in a protective sleeve with the photocopy. In "A Memoir of the Early Ploughshares," DeWitt Henry recounts the narrates the early history of the literary magazine. The folder "Reflections" contains a number of essays by former editors, writing about their memories and experiences gained working with the magazine.