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American literature -- 20th century.

 Subject
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Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Beryl Graves collection of Laura (Riding) Jackson correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: 6301
Abstract

Consists of personal records and correspondence pertaining to Laura (Riding) Jackson, collected by Beryl Graves. The correspondence includes letters exchanged between Laura (Riding) Jackson and a variety of corespondents, including Schuyler B. Jackson, publishers Arthur Barker and Constable, and Nancy Cunard. There are also several letters to Robert Graves.

Dates: 1925-1940.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Beryl Graves collection of Laura (Riding) Jackson correspondence

Big Table records

 Collection
Identifier: 7720
Abstract

Correspondence, primarily that of Albert N. Podell, business manager, pertaining to the finances, publishing, and advertising of the literary quarterly BIG TABLE, and to the publication of Beat and other modernist writing; also papers pertaining to an obscenity suit brought against the periodical. Major correspondents include Irving Rosenthal, Griselda Ohannessian, Roy Miller, Paul Carroll, and Laurence Ferlinghetti

Dates: 1958-1960.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Big Table records

E. B. White collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4619
Abstract

Manuscripts, letters, documents, clippings, photographs, filmstrips, film reels, notecards, cassette tapes, bound photocopies, medals and awards by, to, or about E.B. White, spanning the entire range of his activities throughout his life.

Dates: 1899-1999.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / E. B. White collection

Elizabeth Friedmann papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 6915
Scope and content Manuscript for "When Love Becomes Words: The Life of Laura (Riding) Jackson," an early version (2000) of Friedmann's biography, eventually titled "A Mannered Grace: The Life of Laura (Riding) Jackson (2005). Publicity from Persea Books for "Four Unposted Letters to Catherine," by Laura Riding with an afterword by Elizabeth Friedmann and Alan J. Clark. Also annotated proofs of poems; letter from Livingston L. Biddle to Laura Jackson about a National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing...
Dates: 1979-2000.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Elizabeth Friedmann papers

F. Scott Fitzgerald miscellany

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4632
Scope and content Photographs, clippings from newspapers and magazines, typewritten manuscripts, and magazine issues containing articles and stories by or about F. Scott Fitzgerald. Includes typewritten manuscripts of Fitzgerald's stories "Outside the House," "The Intimate Strangers," "Finishing School," "[illegible] Esquimo," and "Last Kiss"; many of Fitzgerald's stories as first published in magazines; typewritten manuscript of Arthur Mizener's introduction to a collection of Fitzgerald's stories, Afternoon...
Dates: [ca. 1898]-1976-(bulk 1915-1940)
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / F. Scott Fitzgerald miscellany

Frank Sullivan collection

 Collection
Identifier: 4618
Abstract

Correspondence and other papers of Frank Sullivan, an American journalist, humorist and author who was long associated with the New Yorker magazine.

Dates: 1910-1972.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Frank Sullivan collection

James Thurber papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4654
Scope and content Letters, manuscripts, postcards, and drawings by James Thurber and Helen Thurber, with individual letters by a few others. Consists mainly of letters from James Thurber to Ann Honeycutt on personal matters, documenting their relationship and containing much autobiographical material, with some commentary on events at the New Yorker. Also included are a few typewritten manuscripts of humorous essays by Thurber; 3 drawings, including one for the book Is Sex Necessary? with accompanying text;...
Dates: 1929-1962-(bulk 1929-1946)
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / James Thurber papers

James Tyler papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 8454
Scope and content

Files relating to the Laura (Riding) Jackson Board, 1984-2010, include correspondence, minutes, permissions, and files relating to the exhibit and symposium. Also correspondence with Elfriede Abbe; files relating to George Bernard Shaw; correspondence with Ivan Ruzicka; and files relating to the move to Kroch Library and strategic planning.

Dates: 1984-2010.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / James Tyler papers

Laura (Riding) Jackson and Schuyler B. Jackson collection

 Collection
Identifier: 4608
Abstract

Consists mainly of correspondence between Laura (Riding) Jackson and a substantial number of authors, critics, publishers and friends. The collection also gathers literary manuscripts, in particular revised drafts of book-length unpublished works, and notes and commentaries written by Laura (Riding) Jackson about her poetry and criticism. Includes an audio recording of (Riding) Jackson reading in New York City, 1984.

Dates: 1924-1991.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Laura (Riding) Jackson and Schuyler B. Jackson collection

Laura (Riding) Jackson Board of Literary Management records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 6913
Scope and content

"The Laura (Riding) Jackson Board of Literary Management: A Chronicle," scrapbook of programs, agendas and minutes of meetings, clippings, and photographs compiled by Joan Wilentz, with the assistance of Jim Tyler and Elizabeth Friedmann for the final meeting of the Board in October 2010.



Dates: 1991-2010.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Laura (Riding) Jackson Board of Literary Management records

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