MSS 0099. Miscellaneous Literary & Historical Manuscripts

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Collection of seven letters written by Thomas Aldrich in his capacity as editor of the Atlantic Monthly, from July 14, 1887, to October 19, 1896.

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Autograph letter from Thomas Bailey Aldrich to "Mr. Hopkins," obliging his request of providing him with a photograph of himself, but asking for its return afterwards, dated September 30, 1899.

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Two typescript carbon transcripts of a critical review written by Howard Taubman and an unidentified person for The New York Times on Edward Albee's play, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Taubman's transcript is undated while the unidentified person's is dated November 5, 1962.

Abstract A typed and signed letter from English writer and anthologies editor Brian W. Aldiss to Mrs. Luan Ranzetta expressing gratitude for having sent him two of her science-fiction novels. Aldiss confirms Ranzetta's suspicion that she might be the only female science-fiction writer in Britain, while acknowledging Hilary Bailey's first story appeared in one of Britain's science-fiction magazines recently. He also mentions America's sole female science-fiction writer at the time Judy Merril,...

Abstract Autograph letter from Jill Balcon, widow of C. Day-Lewis, to Rex Beckham in response to a letter from Beckham asking if she could provide him with any information concerning the publication of her husband's broadside poem Tenure, or if she might have an extra copy which she would sell to him. Beckham also inquired about the possibility of her being interested in selling duplicate copies of other titles by Day Lewis she might have. Though considered rather ordinary...

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Signed typescript of Barney's poem, Rosemary with autograph note at top: "To: Rosemary Carr Paris -- February 1920."

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Autograph letter from Natalie Clifford Barney to Gilbert Seldes, dated December 12, 1958.

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American journalist, avant-garde author, and illustrator Djuna Barnes (1892-1982) wrote these three letters to fellow writer and journalist Michael Perkins.

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One autograph letter signed and written by Reverend E. W. (Eliphalet Wheeler) Gilbert to Edward Gould dated July 14, 1851.

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Typed and signed letter written by journalist, satirist, and critic H. L. Mencken to Lorraine Yerkes mentioning Mencken's acquiantance with the late playwright and entrepreneur Wilson Mizner, his astonishment that Mrs. Paepcke's daughter is old enough to marry, and the "damndest flood of nuisance mail I have ever encountered" upon his return from his Florida vacation, dated April 17, 1948.

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Script for the dialogue part of Joey for John O'Hara's play, Pal Joey. Cover bears the autograph name, "Mike Garrison."

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Six typed and signed letters from Edna Ferber to her literary agent Flora May Holly, regarding literary matters, dated from 1911-1941.

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A birth and baptismal certificate printed by G. S. Peters, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in German. Certificate for Thomas Benton Gohl, son of Nathan and Matilda (Fielis) of Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

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Typed and signed letter from Edna Ferber to Dr. Collins, reflecting on the subject of literary prizes, dated January 4, 1929.

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Three typed and signed letters from Edna Ferber to the Bakrows. One addressed to Sarah Bakrow and two addressed to Leonard Bakrow, ranging in dates from 1939 to 1944.

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A screenplay believed to be the first draft of Arthur Miller's The Crucible written by John Briley. Produced by Richard Maynard Productions in white card binder (two pinch brads) imprinted on the front, "Inter-Talent Agency, Inc. 9200 Sunset Boulevard Penthouse 25 Los Angeles, California 90060, dated February 27, 1989. Signed by Arthur Miller on the title page.

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Five letters and one postcard written by Paul Bowles to Anthony Weller, dating 1986-1990.

Abstract Collection of typescript and typescript (photocopy) manuscripts of work by Isabelle Eberhardt as translated and edited by Paul Bowles for Robert Sharrard at City Lights. Includes: The Breath of of Night, Outside, Preface to Eberhardt's book, Achoura, The Rival, Taalith, Blue Jacket, a letter to the editor of La...

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Two letters written by poet and anthologist Louis Untermeyer to Harlan Umansky, one dated May 21, 1932, and one subsequent undated letter.

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Eighteen letters from Desmond MacCarthy to Sir Ralph and Lady Iris Wedgewood, accompanied by two carbon copies of letters to MacCarthy.

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Seven letters from Shaemas O'Sheel to John and Rae Lindmark, dated between 1921 and 1950.

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Playscript of Calder Willingham's, "A Song for St. Cecilia." Includes typescript and typescript carbon pages, signed by Willingham, in red studio wrappers. Includes autograph renumbering of pages, and a few word changes by the author. Title page indicates "Second Draft #2."

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Autograph letter written and signed by Berta Ruck on behalf of her husband Oliver Onions to Wesley Hartley, dated March 6, 1960.

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An undated, computer printed typescript of Richard Greene's collection of poems, Crossing the Straits.

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A lengthy, interesting and detailed response, written in Morgan's tiny hand, to a "Miss Wood," offering professional advice for her friend, an aspiring writer, dated August 19, 1931.