Empty film boxes (Eastman Kodak), 1943

The largest part of the Kay Cain papers, 1931-1944 (bulk 1942-1944) consists of clippings from the Atlanta Constitution, showing the published work of Kay Cain, 1942-1944. Other clippings include published notes about Cain herself, photos by her that appeared in other publications, and early clippings from Missouri newspapers. A few manuscripts by Jane Noland are for a proposed humorous column about herself and Cain, women "forced into the newspaper business by the [wartime] manpower shortage," pursuing stories. A small quantity of correspondence, assignment sheets, and ephemera relates to Cain’s assignments and other work. The photographic prints (93, almost all 8x10 inches) appear to be a mixture of Cain’s own work and that of other photographers. Negatives (187, 4x5 inches) include images made for the Constitution, portraits of Constitution staff, and photos commissioned by or sold to other publications. Some of the photos may depict friends or family members. Empty negative boxes and a 4x5 inch film holder round out the papers.