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Friends - Correspondence (Misc.)., 12/24/1938-09/05/1949

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 22
Identifier: 41786

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 1, Folders 1-30; Box 2, Folders 1-28) This series consists of files on individuals associated with Philip Barry and his work (including family members). Material includes correspondence, newsclippings, photographs, and any other items concerning the individual. Arrangement is alphabetical by name.

Dates

  • 12/24/1938-09/05/1949

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.75 Cubic Feet (14 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Contains miscellaneous correspondence from friends including - @ Brown, George - ALS to PB, n.d. Refers to the opening of "Here Come the Clowns." Opened in New York, December 7, 1938. @ Cole, John N. - ALS + envelope to PB and ESB. Postmarked 2/11/43. @ Myers, Richard - ALS to PB, n.d., re "Here Come the Clowns." @ Oliver, James - TLS to PB, 12/24/38; with comments on "Here Come the Clowns." @ Selznick, Irene M. - TLS, 2 pp., 9/5/49. Expresses delight and interest after reading "Second Threshold."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BROWN, GEORGE - CORRES. TO BARRY, PHILIP 1942: Autographed Letter

"HERE COME THE CLOWNS" - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

COLE, JOHN N. - CORRES. TO BARRY, PHILIP 1943: Autographed Letter

JAMES, OLIVER - CORRES. TO BARRY, PHILIP 1938: Typed Letter Signed

CLANCY, DAN ("HERE COME THE CLOWNS" BY PHILIP BARRY) - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

"SECOND THRESHOLD" BY PHILIP BARRY - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

SELZNICK, IRENE M. - CORRES. TO BARRY, PHILIP 1949: Typed Letter Signed

MYERS, RICHARD - CORRES. TO BARRY, PHILIP: Autographed Letter

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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