MSS 0099. Miscellaneous Literary & Historical Manuscripts
Found in 414 Collections and/or Records:
Jonathan Jackson letter to Timothy Bigelow
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.
Lucy R. Jackson letters to Elizabeth Shippen Green Elliott
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.
G. P. R. James letter to Charles Ollier
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.
Photograph of Ted Joans with Arthur and Kit Knight and letter from Joans to Arthur Knight
John Giorno letters to William Levy
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).
For Clarence Major : poem
American novelist and poet Gayl Jones wrote this poem, "For Clarence Major," after meeting Major at Connecticut College in 1970.
How to save your own life : a novel : manuscript
This typescript manuscript of How to Save Your Own Life : a novel, written by Erica Jong in 1977, bears light corrections.
Matthew Josephson letter to Coburn Gilman
One typed letter written by Matthew Josephson to Coburn Gilman on May 11, 1931.
In the dark pinewood : poem
James Joyce manuscript of the poem "In the dark pinewood," eventually published as "Poem XX" in Chamber Music (1907).
Alan Kaufman letters to Timothy Murray
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.
Small memoriam for myself and The abomunist manifesto : poems
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.
Charles Kean letter to J. Webster
Autograph letter from English actor and theater manager Charles Kean to J. Webster.
The common shore : uncorrected proofs and letter
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.
The Naomi Poems : autograph notebook
One spiral notebook containing 36 pages of handwritten poems written by Bill Knott and published as the The Naomi Poems, in 1968.
Michael Kubsch's letters to Chloe's Books
Artist Michael Kubsch, also known as “Malok,” mailed these collages, notes, and illustrations to Chloe’s Books between 1994 and 2007.
I never promised you a rose garden : screenplay
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).
Sons and lovers : screenplay
In 1959, British-born screenwriter Gavin Lambert (1924-2005) wrote the screenplay Son and Lovers based on the novel by D. H. Lawrence.
Such a gorgeous kid like me : screenplay
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.
Raymond Ellsworth Larsson letter to William Carlos Williams
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.
Raymond Ellsworth Larsson letters, poems, and manuscripts
American Catholic poet Raymond Larsson's letters to his friend James Gallagher include handwritten copies and a galley proof of his poems.
Mary Lavin letter to "Charlotte"
Letter from Mary Lavin to Charlotte.
Emily Lawless letter to Smith
Letter from Irish author Emily Lawless to "Mr. Smith" originally laid in a copy of Lawless' book Atlantic Rhymes and Rhythm (1898).
Brad Leithauser letters and manuscript
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.
Cecil Day Lewis letter to G.M. Young
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.
Black America : story
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.