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Paul Bowles correspondence with John Widdicombe

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0604
Abstract

The Paul Bowles correspondence with John Widdicombe comprises 49 letters and postcards reflecting the long-lasting friendship Bowles maintained with Widdicombe, whom Bowles met during his brief time as a student in Virginia. While on his travels, Bowles posted letters from various locations abroad, which ranged in content from news about musical and literary acquaintances, such as Aaron Copland or Gertrude Stein, to sketches of local nationals and their culture.

Dates: 1929-1975; Majority of material found within 1929-1935
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Paul Bowles letters to Anthony Weller

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0731
Abstract

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

Dates: 1986-1990
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Paul Bowles letters to Rives Matthews

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F1029
Abstract

Paul Bowles letters to Rives Matthews consists of two letters written by American writer and composer Paul Bowles to American writer and editor Rives Matthews during the summer of 1972.

Dates: 1972 July 13-August 21
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Paul Bowles letters to William Saroyan

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0323
Abstract

Paul Bowles Letters to William Saroyan is a small collection of eleven letters sent by twentieth century American writer and composer Paul Bowles to twentieth century American novelist, playwright, and composer William Saroyan.

Dates: 1937-1942
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Irene Herrmann Paul Bowles music collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0487
Abstract

The Irene Herrmann Paul Bowles Music Collection spans the dates 1935–2002, and consists of music manuscripts, published sheet music, and sound recordings related to the American composer and writer Paul Bowles, as collected by the executor of his musical estate, Irene Herrmann.

Dates: 1935-2002
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Samuel Lover letter to Deane

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0550
Abstract

Letter from Irish author Samuel Lover to Deane.

Dates: 1851 June 8
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Cherie Nutting photographs related to Paul Bowles

 Collection
Identifier: GRA 0121
Abstract

Cherie Nutting is a photographer and musical artist manager known, among other activities, for her photographs of expatriate author and composer Paul Bowles. This collection comprises Nutting’s photographs of Paul Bowles in various settings as well as photos of his residence and several objects of significance to him. The photographs include Nutting’s handwritten captions and contextual inscriptions.

Dates: 1986-1994
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

William Saroyan contracts for Sweeney in the Trees

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0743
Abstract

Letters and contracts related to William Saroyan's Sweeney in the Trees from 1941.

Dates: 1941
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Scrapbook of turn-of-the-twentieth century portraits of world leaders and international celebrities

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0093-Item 0053
Abstract

This scrapbook, compiled by an unknown creator, is a collection of turn-of-the-twentieth century portraits of world leaders and international celebrities. From royalty to military and diplomatic leaders to men and women of science, arts, and letters to personalities of the stage and silent screen, the news clippings, engravings, and cut illustrations from popular reading sources found in this scrapbook present a glimpse of fame documented in another era.

Dates: approximately 1885-1920; Majority of material found within 1890-1910
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

University of Delaware Library collection of websites relating to the Library’s literary collections

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0799
Abstract

This collection documents websites and social media related to authors, playwrights, and other literary figures and organizations which complement and enrich existing literary collections held in Special Collections. This collection includes sites related to University of Delaware Library holdings in American literature; Irish literature; and theatre.

Dates: 2016-2017
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

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