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Velikovsky, Immanuel - Correspondence, 1950-62., 06/16/1950-12/31/1962

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 50
Identifier: 48321

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence and manuscripts collected by Fulton Oursler during his tenure as an editor for Reader's Digest.

Dates

  • 06/16/1950-12/31/1962

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 7.5 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

2 TLSs and 1 carbon TL from Immanuel Velikovsky to Fulton Oursler, Sr. at Reader's Digest, with 2 TLSs from Dean B. McLaughlin to Oursler, carbons from Oursler to Velikovsky and McLaughlin, and 1 carbon TMs of quotes from the media on Velikovsky's work; all regarding Velikovsky's theories of astronomy and geology.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

VELIKOVSKY, IMMANUEL - CORRESP. FROM: Autographed Letter

VELIKOVSKY, IMMANUEL - CORRESP. TO: Autographed Letter

MCLAUGHLIN, DEAN B. - CORRESP. TO: Autographed Letter

MCLAUGHLIN, DEAN B. - CORRESP. FROM: Autographed Letter

OURSLER, FULTON, SR. - CORRESP. FROM: Autographed Letter

OURSLER, FULTON, SR. - CORRESP. TO: Autographed Letter

READER'S DIGEST (1950-62) - CORRESP. TO: Autographed Letter

READER'S DIGEST (1950-62) - CORRESP. FROM: Autographed Letter

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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