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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
Walter Courtenay Pepys travel journal
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0120
Abstract
The journal of Englishman Walter Courtenay Pepys chronicles trips to Italy, France, Monaco, and Algeria in 1867. Entries describe travel conditions, landmarks visited, hotels, meals, and social engagements.
Dates:
1866 December 31-1868 January 13