Margaret Parton (1915-1981) was a journalist, critic, and author. She was educated at the Lincoln School of Teachers in New York City and at Swarthmore College. The collection comprises materials that deal extensively with the personal and professional life of Parton and her family at home and abroad throughout the 20th century. Included in this digital collection are sound recordings from the Margaret Parton Papers, specifically of Mary Field Parton, Margaret Parton, Lemuel Parton and their guests discussing current events and recalling personal history.