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MSS 0099. Miscellaneous Literary & Historical Manuscripts

 Collection Category
Identifier: MSS 0099
Items housed in this Collection Category are single manuscripts, letters, or small collections of documents of broad literary or historical significance. Larger collections with broad literary or historical significance are found in the archival collection series beginning with MSS 0100. The call number for sources in this category also includes a folder number: MSS 0099, F####. For additional information on Collection Categories please visit: https://guides.lib.udel.edu/specintro/finding

Found in 414 Collections and/or Records:

Jonathan Jackson letter to Timothy Bigelow

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0844
Abstract

A single-page handwritten and signed letter written by Jonathan Jackson, treasurer of Harvard College, to attorney Timothy Bigelow, requesting his assistance with a university legal matter.

Dates: 1807 March 11

Lucy R. Jackson letters to Elizabeth Shippen Green Elliott

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0896
Abstract

These three letters, written by Philadelphia poet Lucy R. Jackson to American illustrator Elizabeth Shippen Green Elliott, along with two of her poems, were originally laid in a copy of Jackson's book, Verses, which she inscribed to Elizabeth and Huger Elliott.

Dates: circa 1930

G. P. R. James letter to Charles Ollier

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0862
Abstract

British novelist G. P. R. James wrote this letter to Charles Ollier to inquire regarding an anticipated shipment of his books from Bentley's, which he had not received.

Dates: 1838 January 8

Photograph of Ted Joans with Arthur and Kit Knight and letter from Joans to Arthur Knight

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0764
Abstract One black and white photograph of Ted Joans with Arthur and Kit Knight, on which Joans has pasted a balloon stemming from his mouth, in which he asks Knight to publish his autobiography and includes a note by Joans on the verso written in pencil, "A fortuitous encounter (but friendly due to this publishers encyclical books at Loeb Center of N.Y.U.)." Also includes a handwritten letter in black ink from Joans written on the back of an announcement for a reading by him held at Books...
Dates: undated

John Giorno letters to William Levy

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0474
Abstract

American poet John Giorno (born 1936) wrote nine letters to poet and editor William Levy (born 1939), many in poetic form, that discussed his poetic work, travels, and drug experiences. Also included is an advertisement for one of Giorno's 1965 poetry readings in Toronto in conjunction with the release of Les Levine's film adaptation of Giorno's The American Book of the Dead(1964).

Dates: 1965-1966

For Clarence Major : poem

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0913
Abstract

American novelist and poet Gayl Jones wrote this poem, "For Clarence Major," after meeting Major at Connecticut College in 1970.

Dates: 1970, 2006

How to save your own life : a novel : manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0840
Abstract

This typescript manuscript of How to Save Your Own Life : a novel, written by Erica Jong in 1977, bears light corrections.

Dates: 1977

Matthew Josephson letter to Coburn Gilman

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0865
Abstract

One typed letter written by Matthew Josephson to Coburn Gilman on May 11, 1931.

Dates: 1931 May 11

In the dark pinewood : poem

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0514
Abstract

James Joyce manuscript of the poem "In the dark pinewood," eventually published as "Poem XX" in Chamber Music (1907).

Dates: 1903

Alan Kaufman letters to Timothy Murray

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0849
Abstract

These three holograph letters are from American poet and editor Alan Kaufman to Timothy Murray, Head of Special Collections at the University of Delaware Library.

Dates: 2009

Small memoriam for myself and The abomunist manifesto : poems

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0754
Abstract

Typescript poem, Small Memoriam For Myself, written and signed by Bob Kaufman. The typescript bears the note "for Beatitude" and is dated 1962. Also present is a photoduplicated flyer of Kaufman's The Abomunist Manisfesto on the verso of a "Republicans for Pat Brown" campaign letter.

Dates: 1962

Charles Kean letter to J. Webster

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0803
Abstract

Autograph letter from English actor and theater manager Charles Kean to J. Webster.

Dates: 1839 March 3

The common shore : uncorrected proofs and letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0836
Abstract

Author's uncorrected proofs for Robert Kelley's "The Common Shore" and an accompanying letter written by Kelly to publisher John Martin of Black Sparrow Press in which he lists corrections and offers ideas for the book's design.

Dates: 1969 June 19

The Naomi Poems : autograph notebook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0770
Abstract

One spiral notebook containing 36 pages of handwritten poems written by Bill Knott and published as the The Naomi Poems, in 1968.

Dates: 1968

Michael Kubsch's letters to Chloe's Books

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F1027
Abstract

Artist Michael Kubsch, also known as “Malok,” mailed these collages, notes, and illustrations to Chloe’s Books between 1994 and 2007.

Dates: 1994 December 9-2007 June 29

I never promised you a rose garden : screenplay

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0965
Abstract

British-born screenwriter Gavin Lambert (1924-2005) wrote the screenplay I Never Promised You a Rose Garden based on the 1964 novel by Joanne Greenberg (using pen name Hannah Green).

Dates: 1976

Sons and lovers : screenplay

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0964
Abstract

In 1959, British-born screenwriter Gavin Lambert (1924-2005) wrote the screenplay Son and Lovers based on the novel by D. H. Lawrence.

Dates: 1959 April 10

Such a gorgeous kid like me : screenplay

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0963
Abstract

British-born screenwriter Gavin Lambert (1924-2005) wrote Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me as a screen adaptation of Henry Farrell's 1967 novel of the same title.

Dates: 1968 November 1

Raymond Ellsworth Larsson letter to William Carlos Williams

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0961
Abstract

American Catholic poet Raymond Larsson (1901-) wrote to his friend, American poet and physician William Carlos Williams (1883-1963), seeking assistance in gaining release from Rockland State Hospital.

Dates: 1969

Raymond Ellsworth Larsson letters, poems, and manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0867
Abstract

American Catholic poet Raymond Larsson's letters to his friend James Gallagher include handwritten copies and a galley proof of his poems.

Dates: 1940-1953; Majority of material found within 1940-1941

Mary Lavin letter to "Charlotte"

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0430
Abstract

Letter from Mary Lavin to Charlotte.

Dates: 1968 September 11

Emily Lawless letter to Smith

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0131
Abstract

Letter from Irish author Emily Lawless to "Mr. Smith" originally laid in a copy of Lawless' book Atlantic Rhymes and Rhythm (1898).

Dates: 1911 February 10

Brad Leithauser letters and manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0777
Abstract

Three letters (two typed and one handwritten) written by Brad Leithauser, one to Jeff Schaire and two to Celia B. McGee, as well as a typescript by Leithauser, titled In Praise of the Haunted spanning January 22, 1984, to August 26, 1985.

Dates: 1984 January 22-1985 August 26

Cecil Day Lewis letter to G.M. Young

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0722
Abstract

One typed letter and signed written by Cecil Day Lewis to author G. M. Young, with Day Lewis's embossed letterhead on first leaf, dated approximately 1930.

Dates: 1930

Black America : story

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0868B
Abstract

American film writer and producer Lew Lipton worked on the ultimately unproduced story and screenplay for “Black America” from 1935 until his death in 1961. Originally titled “Harlem Cavalcade,” it follows the story of African American life from 1626 to the 1930s.

Dates: approximately 1960-1961